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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.40, 349.98 and 89.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.40, 349.98 and 89.16 is: 133.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.40 : 349.98 = 89.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.40/349.98 = 89.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.40x = 349.98 × 89.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.40x = 31,204.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,204.22/233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.69

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