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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.46, 350.25 and 96.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.46, 350.25 and 96.47 is: 144.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.46 : 350.25 = 96.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.46/350.25 = 96.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.46x = 350.25 × 96.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.46x = 33,788.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,788.62/233.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.73

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