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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.28, 349.65 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.28, 349.65 and 137.16 is: 205.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.28 : 349.65 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.28/349.65 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.28x = 349.65 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.28x = 47,957.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,957.99/233.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.58

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