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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.99, 350.99 and 112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.99, 350.99 and 112.16 is: 168.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.99 : 350.99 = 112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.99/350.99 = 112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.99x = 350.99 × 112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.99x = 39,366.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,366.48/233.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.24

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