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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.31, 349.98 and 111.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.31, 349.98 and 111.59 is: 167.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.31 : 349.98 = 111.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.31/349.98 = 111.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.31x = 349.98 × 111.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.31x = 39,052.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,052.52/233.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.38

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