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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.48, 349.86 and 161.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.48, 349.86 and 161.18 is: 241.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.48 : 349.86 = 161.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.48/349.86 = 161.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.48x = 349.86 × 161.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.48x = 56,390.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,390.43/233.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.52

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