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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.59, 350.40 and 111.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.59, 350.40 and 111.88 is: 167.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.59 : 350.40 = 111.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.59/350.40 = 111.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.59x = 350.40 × 111.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.59x = 39,202.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,202.75/233.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.83

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