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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.88, 350.82 and 62.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.88, 350.82 and 62.88 is: 94.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.88 : 350.82 = 62.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.88/350.82 = 62.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.88x = 350.82 × 62.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.88x = 22,059.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,059.56/233.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.32

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