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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.30, 350.09 and 87.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.30, 350.09 and 87.16 is: 130.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.30 : 350.09 = 87.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.30/350.09 = 87.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.30x = 350.09 × 87.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.30x = 30,513.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,513.84/233.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.79

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