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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.79, 349.80 and 156.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.79, 349.80 and 156.93 is: 234.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.79 : 349.80 = 156.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.79/349.80 = 156.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.79x = 349.80 × 156.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.79x = 54,894.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,894.11/233.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.80

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