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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.51, 350.15 and 96.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.51, 350.15 and 96.48 is: 144.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.51 : 350.15 = 96.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.51/350.15 = 96.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.51x = 350.15 × 96.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.51x = 33,781.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,781.99/233.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.67

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