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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.50, 350.39 and 105.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.50, 350.39 and 105.25 is: 157.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.50 : 350.39 = 105.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.50/350.39 = 105.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.50x = 350.39 × 105.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.50x = 36,878.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,878.55/233.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.94

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