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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.46, 349.95 and 89.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.46, 349.95 and 89.28 is: 133.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.46 : 349.95 = 89.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.46/349.95 = 89.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.46x = 349.95 × 89.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.46x = 31,243.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,243.54/233.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.83

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