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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.31, 349.62 and 96.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.31, 349.62 and 96.32 is: 144.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.31 : 349.62 = 96.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.31/349.62 = 96.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.31x = 349.62 × 96.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.31x = 33,675.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,675.91/233.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.34

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