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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.59, 350.26 and 87.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.59, 350.26 and 87.27 is: 130.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.59 : 350.26 = 87.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.59/350.26 = 87.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.59x = 350.26 × 87.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.59x = 30,567.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,567.19/233.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.86

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