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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.96, 350.40 and 131.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.96, 350.40 and 131.08 is: 196.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.96 : 350.40 = 131.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.96/350.40 = 131.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.96x = 350.40 × 131.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.96x = 45,930.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,930.43/233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.32

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