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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.42, 350.08 and 62.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.42, 350.08 and 62.38 is: 93.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.42 : 350.08 = 62.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.42/350.08 = 62.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.42x = 350.08 × 62.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.42x = 21,836.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,836.40/233.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.55

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