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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.18, 349.61 and 96.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.18, 349.61 and 96.18 is: 144.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.18 : 349.61 = 96.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.18/349.61 = 96.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.18x = 349.61 × 96.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.18x = 33,625.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,625.01/233.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.21

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