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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.62, 349.39 and 175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.62, 349.39 and 175.20 is: 262.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.62 : 349.39 = 175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.62/349.39 = 175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.62x = 349.39 × 175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.62x = 61,210.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,210.51/233.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.01

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