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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.41, 350.19 and 96.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.41, 350.19 and 96.51 is: 144.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.41 : 350.19 = 96.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.41/350.19 = 96.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.41x = 350.19 × 96.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.41x = 33,796.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,796.35/233.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.79

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