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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.49, 350.33 and 89.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.49, 350.33 and 89.17 is: 133.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.49 : 350.33 = 89.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.49/350.33 = 89.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.49x = 350.33 × 89.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.49x = 31,238.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,238.93/233.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.79

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