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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.05, 349.61 and 96.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.05, 349.61 and 96.02 is: 144.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.05 : 349.61 = 96.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.05/349.61 = 96.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.05x = 349.61 × 96.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.05x = 33,569.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,569.31/233.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.04

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