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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.56, 350.20 and 96.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.56, 350.20 and 96.48 is: 144.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.56 : 350.20 = 96.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.56/350.20 = 96.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.56x = 350.20 × 96.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.56x = 33,787.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,787.30/233.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.66

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