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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.75, 350.78 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.75, 350.78 and 105.50 is: 158.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.75 : 350.78 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.75/350.78 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.75x = 350.78 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.75x = 37,006.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,006.76/233.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.32

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