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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.26, 349.88 and 105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.26, 349.88 and 105 is: 157.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.26 : 349.88 = 105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.26/349.88 = 105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.26x = 349.88 × 105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.26x = 36,737.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,737.40/233.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.50

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