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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.43, 349.98 and 96.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.43, 349.98 and 96.43 is: 144.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.43 : 349.98 = 96.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.43/349.98 = 96.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.43x = 349.98 × 96.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.43x = 33,748.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,748.57/233.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.58

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