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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.98, 350.87 and 118.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.98, 350.87 and 118.28 is: 177.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.98 : 350.87 = 118.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.98/350.87 = 118.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.98x = 350.87 × 118.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.98x = 41,500.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,500.90/233.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.37

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