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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.26, 349.99 and 111.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.26, 349.99 and 111.51 is: 167.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.26 : 349.99 = 111.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.26/349.99 = 111.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.26x = 349.99 × 111.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.26x = 39,027.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,027.11/233.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.31

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