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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.89, 350.30 and 112.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.89, 350.30 and 112.24 is: 168.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.89 : 350.30 = 112.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.89/350.30 = 112.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.89x = 350.30 × 112.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.89x = 39,317.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,317.95/233.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.10

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