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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.58, 350.88 and 165.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.58, 350.88 and 165.24 is: 248.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.58 : 350.88 = 165.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.58/350.88 = 165.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.58x = 350.88 × 165.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.58x = 57,979.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,979.41/233.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.22

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