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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.64, 350.40 and 138.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.64, 350.40 and 138.06 is: 207.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.64 : 350.40 = 138.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.64/350.40 = 138.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.64x = 350.40 × 138.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.64x = 48,376.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,376.22/233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.05

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