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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.85, 350.49 and 118.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.85, 350.49 and 118.38 is: 177.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.85 : 350.49 = 118.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.85/350.49 = 118.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.85x = 350.49 × 118.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.85x = 41,490.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,490.79/233.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.42

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