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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.37, 350.05 and 96.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.37, 350.05 and 96.26 is: 144.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.37 : 350.05 = 96.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.37/350.05 = 96.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.37x = 350.05 × 96.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.37x = 33,696.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,696.30/233.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.39

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