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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.26, 350.13 and 232.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.26, 350.13 and 232.12 is: 348.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.26 : 350.13 = 232.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.26/350.13 = 232.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.26x = 350.13 × 232.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.26x = 81,272.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,272.18/233.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.42

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