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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.58, 350.16 and 96.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.58, 350.16 and 96.42 is: 144.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.58 : 350.16 = 96.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.58/350.16 = 96.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.58x = 350.16 × 96.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.58x = 33,762.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,762.43/233.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.54

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