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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.33, 350.17 and 188.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.33, 350.17 and 188.22 is: 282.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.33 : 350.17 = 188.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.33/350.17 = 188.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.33x = 350.17 × 188.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.33x = 65,909.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,909.00/233.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.47

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