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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.61, 350.41 and 62.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.61, 350.41 and 62.61 is: 93.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.61 : 350.41 = 62.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.61/350.41 = 62.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.61x = 350.41 × 62.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.61x = 21,939.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,939.17/233.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.91

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