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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.28, 349.96 and 96.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.28, 349.96 and 96.42 is: 144.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.28 : 349.96 = 96.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.28/349.96 = 96.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.28x = 349.96 × 96.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.28x = 33,743.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,743.14/233.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.65

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