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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.35, 350.15 and 111.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.35, 350.15 and 111.61 is: 167.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.35 : 350.15 = 111.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.35/350.15 = 111.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.35x = 350.15 × 111.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.35x = 39,080.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,080.24/233.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.47

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