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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.43, 350.15 and 96.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.43, 350.15 and 96.40 is: 144.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.43 : 350.15 = 96.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.43/350.15 = 96.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.43x = 350.15 × 96.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.43x = 33,754.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,754.55/233.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.60

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