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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.43, 350.29 and 89.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.43, 350.29 and 89.15 is: 133.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.43 : 350.29 = 89.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.43/350.29 = 89.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.43x = 350.29 × 89.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.43x = 31,228.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,228.35/233.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.78

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