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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.28, 350.08 and 104.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.28, 350.08 and 104.96 is: 157.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.28 : 350.08 = 104.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.28/350.08 = 104.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.28x = 350.08 × 104.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.28x = 36,744.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,744.40/233.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.51

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