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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.30, 350.03 and 96.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.30, 350.03 and 96.37 is: 144.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.30 : 350.03 = 96.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.30/350.03 = 96.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.30x = 350.03 × 96.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.30x = 33,731.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,731.76/233.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.58

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