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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.35, 349.30 and 179.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.35, 349.30 and 179.08 is: 268.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.35 : 349.30 = 179.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.35/349.30 = 179.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.35x = 349.30 × 179.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.35x = 62,552.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,552.64/233.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.06

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