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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.31, 349.79 and 125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.31, 349.79 and 125.04 is: 187.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.31 : 349.79 = 125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.31/349.79 = 125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.31x = 349.79 × 125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.31x = 43,737.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,737.12/233.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.46

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