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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.55, 350.19 and 87.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.55, 350.19 and 87.24 is: 130.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.55 : 350.19 = 87.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.55/350.19 = 87.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.55x = 350.19 × 87.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.55x = 30,550.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,550.58/233.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.81

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