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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.17, 349.89 and 96.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.17, 349.89 and 96.21 is: 144.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.17 : 349.89 = 96.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.17/349.89 = 96.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.17x = 349.89 × 96.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.17x = 33,662.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,662.92/233.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.37

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