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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.36, 349.83 and 161.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.36, 349.83 and 161.27 is: 241.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.36 : 349.83 = 161.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.36/349.83 = 161.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.36x = 349.83 × 161.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.36x = 56,415.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,415.33/233.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.76

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