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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.24, 350 and 88.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.24, 350 and 88.96 is: 133.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.24 : 350 = 88.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.24/350 = 88.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.24x = 350 × 88.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.24x = 31,136.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,136.00/233.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.49

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