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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.50, 350.37 and 119.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.50, 350.37 and 119.50 is: 179.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.50 : 350.37 = 119.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.50/350.37 = 119.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.50x = 350.37 × 119.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.50x = 41,869.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,869.22/233.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.31

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