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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.39, 350.07 and 156.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.39, 350.07 and 156.41 is: 234.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.39 : 350.07 = 156.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.39/350.07 = 156.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.39x = 350.07 × 156.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.39x = 54,754.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,754.45/233.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.60

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