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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.34, 349.35 and 175.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.34, 349.35 and 175.58 is: 262.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.34 : 349.35 = 175.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.34/349.35 = 175.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.34x = 349.35 × 175.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.34x = 61,338.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,338.87/233.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.87

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