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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.78, 350.67 and 85.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.78, 350.67 and 85.56 is: 128.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.78 : 350.67 = 85.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.78/350.67 = 85.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.78x = 350.67 × 85.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.78x = 30,003.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,003.33/233.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.34

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