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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.25, 350.13 and 159.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.25, 350.13 and 159.90 is: 240.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.25 : 350.13 = 159.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.25/350.13 = 159.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.25x = 350.13 × 159.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.25x = 55,985.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,985.79/233.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.02

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