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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.61, 350.49 and 130.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.61, 350.49 and 130.84 is: 196.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.61 : 350.49 = 130.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.61/350.49 = 130.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.61x = 350.49 × 130.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.61x = 45,858.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,858.11/233.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.30

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