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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.64, 349.58 and 165.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.64, 349.58 and 165.32 is: 247.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.64 : 349.58 = 165.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.64/349.58 = 165.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.64x = 349.58 × 165.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.64x = 57,792.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,792.57/233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.36

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