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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.42, 349.47 and 130.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.42, 349.47 and 130.55 is: 195.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.42 : 349.47 = 130.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.42/349.47 = 130.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.42x = 349.47 × 130.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.42x = 45,621.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,621.56/233.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.45

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