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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.53, 350.22 and 87.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.53, 350.22 and 87.28 is: 130.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.53 : 350.22 = 87.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.53/350.22 = 87.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.53x = 350.22 × 87.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.53x = 30,567.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,567.20/233.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.89

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