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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.42, 350.13 and 111.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.42, 350.13 and 111.55 is: 167.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.42 : 350.13 = 111.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.42/350.13 = 111.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.42x = 350.13 × 111.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.42x = 39,055.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,055.25/233.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.32

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