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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.47, 350.23 and 89.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.47, 350.23 and 89.19 is: 133.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.47 : 350.23 = 89.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.47/350.23 = 89.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.47x = 350.23 × 89.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.47x = 31,237.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,237.01/233.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.79

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