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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.55, 350.30 and 89.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.55, 350.30 and 89.25 is: 133.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.55 : 350.30 = 89.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.55/350.30 = 89.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.55x = 350.30 × 89.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.55x = 31,263.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,263.83/233.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.86

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