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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.34, 349.89 and 96.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.34, 349.89 and 96.42 is: 144.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.34 : 349.89 = 96.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.34/349.89 = 96.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.34x = 349.89 × 96.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.34x = 33,736.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,736.39/233.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.58

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