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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.18, 349.77 and 96.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.18, 349.77 and 96.13 is: 144.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.18 : 349.77 = 96.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.18/349.77 = 96.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.18x = 349.77 × 96.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.18x = 33,623.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,623.39/233.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.20

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