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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.76, 351.28 and 119.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.76, 351.28 and 119.84 is: 180.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.76 : 351.28 = 119.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.76/351.28 = 119.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.76x = 351.28 × 119.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.76x = 42,097.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,097.40/233.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.09

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