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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.94, 350.49 and 118.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.94, 350.49 and 118.35 is: 177.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.94 : 350.49 = 118.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.94/350.49 = 118.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.94x = 350.49 × 118.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.94x = 41,480.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,480.49/233.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.31

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