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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.30, 350.03 and 156.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.30, 350.03 and 156.05 is: 234.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.30 : 350.03 = 156.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.30/350.03 = 156.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.30x = 350.03 × 156.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.30x = 54,622.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,622.13/233.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.13

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