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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.38, 350.10 and 117.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.38, 350.10 and 117.88 is: 176.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.38 : 350.10 = 117.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.38/350.10 = 117.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.38x = 350.10 × 117.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.38x = 41,269.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,269.79/233.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.84

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