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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.44, 350.16 and 87.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.44, 350.16 and 87.18 is: 130.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.44 : 350.16 = 87.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.44/350.16 = 87.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.44x = 350.16 × 87.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.44x = 30,527.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,527.28/233.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.77

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