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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.01, 349.38 and 95.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.01, 349.38 and 95.99 is: 143.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.01 : 349.38 = 95.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.01/349.38 = 95.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.01x = 349.38 × 95.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.01x = 33,535.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,535.24/233.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.92

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