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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.49, 349.93 and 89.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.49, 349.93 and 89.07 is: 133.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.49 : 349.93 = 89.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.49/349.93 = 89.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.49x = 349.93 × 89.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.49x = 31,168.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,168.27/233.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.49

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