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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.99, 350.98 and 138.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.99, 350.98 and 138.41 is: 207.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.99 : 350.98 = 138.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.99/350.98 = 138.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.99x = 350.98 × 138.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.99x = 48,577.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,577.04/233.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.61

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