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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.38, 349.76 and 89.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.38, 349.76 and 89.02 is: 133.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.38 : 349.76 = 89.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.38/349.76 = 89.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.38x = 349.76 × 89.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.38x = 31,135.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,135.19/233.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.41

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