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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.42, 349.89 and 111.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.42, 349.89 and 111.62 is: 167.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.42 : 349.89 = 111.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.42/349.89 = 111.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.42x = 349.89 × 111.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.42x = 39,052.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,052.97/233.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.31

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