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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.33, 350.12 and 111.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.33, 350.12 and 111.63 is: 167.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.33 : 350.12 = 111.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.33/350.12 = 111.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.33x = 350.12 × 111.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.33x = 39,083.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,083.52/233.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.50

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