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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.44, 350.33 and 89.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.44, 350.33 and 89.16 is: 133.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.44 : 350.33 = 89.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.44/350.33 = 89.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.44x = 350.33 × 89.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.44x = 31,233.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,233.66/233.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.80

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