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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.56, 350.33 and 137.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.56, 350.33 and 137.31 is: 205.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.56 : 350.33 = 137.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.56/350.33 = 137.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.56x = 350.33 × 137.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.56x = 48,103.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,103.81/233.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.96

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