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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.36, 349.97 and 109.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.36, 349.97 and 109.94 is: 164.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.36 : 349.97 = 109.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.36/349.97 = 109.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.36x = 349.97 × 109.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.36x = 38,473.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,473.40/233.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.87

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