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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.99, 350.84 and 118.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.99, 350.84 and 118.38 is: 177.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.99 : 350.84 = 118.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.99/350.84 = 118.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.99x = 350.84 × 118.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.99x = 41,530.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,530.69/233.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.49

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