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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.54, 350.27 and 62.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.54, 350.27 and 62.50 is: 93.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.54 : 350.27 = 62.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.54/350.27 = 62.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.54x = 350.27 × 62.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.54x = 21,891.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,891.88/233.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.74

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