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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.55, 350.28 and 96.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.55, 350.28 and 96.60 is: 144.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.55 : 350.28 = 96.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.55/350.28 = 96.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.55x = 350.28 × 96.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.55x = 33,837.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,837.05/233.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.88

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