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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.55, 350.06 and 96.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.55, 350.06 and 96.43 is: 144.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.55 : 350.06 = 96.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.55/350.06 = 96.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.55x = 350.06 × 96.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.55x = 33,756.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,756.29/233.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.54

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