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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.30, 349.80 and 96.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.30, 349.80 and 96.40 is: 144.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.30 : 349.80 = 96.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.30/349.80 = 96.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.30x = 349.80 × 96.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.30x = 33,720.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,720.72/233.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.54

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