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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.40, 349.46 and 119.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.40, 349.46 and 119.16 is: 178.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.40 : 349.46 = 119.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.40/349.46 = 119.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.40x = 349.46 × 119.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.40x = 41,641.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,641.65/233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.41

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