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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.16, 349.80 and 96.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.16, 349.80 and 96.18 is: 144.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.16 : 349.80 = 96.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.16/349.80 = 96.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.16x = 349.80 × 96.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.16x = 33,643.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,643.76/233.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.29

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