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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.43, 350.31 and 111.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.43, 350.31 and 111.71 is: 167.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.43 : 350.31 = 111.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.43/350.31 = 111.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.43x = 350.31 × 111.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.43x = 39,133.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,133.13/233.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.64

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