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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.24, 349.41 and 161.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.24, 349.41 and 161.15 is: 241.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.24 : 349.41 = 161.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.24/349.41 = 161.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.24x = 349.41 × 161.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.24x = 56,307.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,307.42/233.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.41

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