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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.57, 350.44 and 96.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.57, 350.44 and 96.71 is: 145.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.57 : 350.44 = 96.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.57/350.44 = 96.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.57x = 350.44 × 96.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.57x = 33,889.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,889.42/233.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.10

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