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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.22, 350.07 and 88.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.22, 350.07 and 88.98 is: 133.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.22 : 350.07 = 88.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.22/350.07 = 88.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.22x = 350.07 × 88.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.22x = 31,149.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,149.23/233.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.56

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