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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.24, 349.88 and 111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.24, 349.88 and 111.40 is: 167.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.24 : 349.88 = 111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.24/349.88 = 111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.24x = 349.88 × 111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.24x = 38,976.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,976.63/233.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.11

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