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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.17, 349.86 and 96.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.17, 349.86 and 96.31 is: 144.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.17 : 349.86 = 96.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.17/349.86 = 96.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.17x = 349.86 × 96.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.17x = 33,695.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,695.02/233.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.51

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