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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.11, 349.76 and 96.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.11, 349.76 and 96.16 is: 144.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.11 : 349.76 = 96.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.11/349.76 = 96.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.11x = 349.76 × 96.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.11x = 33,632.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,632.92/233.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.28

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