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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.86, 350.26 and 112.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.86, 350.26 and 112.21 is: 168.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.86 : 350.26 = 112.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.86/350.26 = 112.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.86x = 350.26 × 112.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.86x = 39,302.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,302.11/233.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.06

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