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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.58, 350.22 and 89.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.58, 350.22 and 89.30 is: 133.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.58 : 350.22 = 89.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.58/350.22 = 89.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.58x = 350.22 × 89.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.58x = 31,274.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,274.65/233.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.89

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