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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.40, 350.04 and 96.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.40, 350.04 and 96.40 is: 144.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.40 : 350.04 = 96.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.40/350.04 = 96.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.40x = 350.04 × 96.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.40x = 33,743.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,743.86/233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.58

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