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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.42, 350.12 and 62.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.42, 350.12 and 62.42 is: 93.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.42 : 350.12 = 62.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.42/350.12 = 62.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.42x = 350.12 × 62.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.42x = 21,854.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,854.49/233.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.63

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