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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.88, 351 and 112.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.88, 351 and 112.29 is: 168.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.88 : 351 = 112.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.88/351 = 112.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.88x = 351 × 112.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.88x = 39,413.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,413.79/233.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.52

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