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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.12, 349.52 and 96.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.12, 349.52 and 96.16 is: 144.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.12 : 349.52 = 96.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.12/349.52 = 96.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.12x = 349.52 × 96.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.12x = 33,609.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,609.84/233.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.17

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