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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.24, 349.85 and 130.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.24, 349.85 and 130.37 is: 195.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.24 : 349.85 = 130.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.24/349.85 = 130.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.24x = 349.85 × 130.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.24x = 45,608.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,608.52/233.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.55

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