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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.82, 350.76 and 118.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.82, 350.76 and 118.32 is: 177.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.82 : 350.76 = 118.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.82/350.76 = 118.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.82x = 350.76 × 118.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.82x = 41,501.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,501.92/233.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.50

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