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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.46, 350.37 and 188.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.46, 350.37 and 188.36 is: 282.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.46 : 350.37 = 188.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.46/350.37 = 188.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.46x = 350.37 × 188.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.46x = 65,995.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,995.69/233.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.69

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