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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.48, 349.93 and 96.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.48, 349.93 and 96.45 is: 144.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.48 : 349.93 = 96.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.48/349.93 = 96.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.48x = 349.93 × 96.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.48x = 33,750.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,750.75/233.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.56

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