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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.69, 350.24 and 130.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.69, 350.24 and 130.79 is: 196.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.69 : 350.24 = 130.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.69/350.24 = 130.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.69x = 350.24 × 130.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.69x = 45,805.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,805.48/233.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.01

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