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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.82, 350.79 and 87.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.82, 350.79 and 87.55 is: 131.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.82 : 350.79 = 87.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.82/350.79 = 87.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.82x = 350.79 × 87.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.82x = 30,711.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,711.66/233.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.35

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