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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.29, 350.07 and 96.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.29, 350.07 and 96.40 is: 144.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.29 : 350.07 = 96.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.29/350.07 = 96.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.29x = 350.07 × 96.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.29x = 33,746.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,746.75/233.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.66

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