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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.58, 350.37 and 87.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.58, 350.37 and 87.33 is: 131.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.58 : 350.37 = 87.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.58/350.37 = 87.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.58x = 350.37 × 87.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.58x = 30,597.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,597.81/233.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.00

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