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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.22, 349.58 and 96.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.22, 349.58 and 96.22 is: 144.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.22 : 349.58 = 96.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.22/349.58 = 96.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.22x = 349.58 × 96.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.22x = 33,636.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,636.59/233.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.23

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