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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.34, 349.96 and 96.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.34, 349.96 and 96.36 is: 144.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.34 : 349.96 = 96.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.34/349.96 = 96.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.34x = 349.96 × 96.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.34x = 33,722.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,722.15/233.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.52

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