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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.94, 350.58 and 131.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.94, 350.58 and 131.24 is: 196.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.94 : 350.58 = 131.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.94/350.58 = 131.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.94x = 350.58 × 131.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.94x = 46,010.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,010.12/233.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.67

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