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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.50, 350.25 and 89.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.50, 350.25 and 89.20 is: 133.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.50 : 350.25 = 89.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.50/350.25 = 89.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.50x = 350.25 × 89.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.50x = 31,242.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,242.30/233.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.80

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