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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.28, 349.61 and 111.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.28, 349.61 and 111.33 is: 166.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.28 : 349.61 = 111.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.28/349.61 = 111.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.28x = 349.61 × 111.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.28x = 38,921.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,921.52/233.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.84

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