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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.24, 349.94 and 96.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.24, 349.94 and 96.44 is: 144.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.24 : 349.94 = 96.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.24/349.94 = 96.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.24x = 349.94 × 96.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.24x = 33,748.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,748.21/233.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.69

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