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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.48, 350.53 and 130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.48, 350.53 and 130.82 is: 196.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.48 : 350.53 = 130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.48/350.53 = 130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.48x = 350.53 × 130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.48x = 45,854.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,854.25/233.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.39

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