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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.19, 349.48 and 96.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.19, 349.48 and 96.05 is: 143.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.19 : 349.48 = 96.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.19/349.48 = 96.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.19x = 349.48 × 96.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.19x = 33,568.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,568.55/233.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.95

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