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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.62, 350.23 and 130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.62, 350.23 and 130.82 is: 196.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.62 : 350.23 = 130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.62/350.23 = 130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.62x = 350.23 × 130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.62x = 45,817.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,817.09/233.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.12

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