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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.60, 350.40 and 96.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.60, 350.40 and 96.67 is: 145.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.60 : 350.40 = 96.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.60/350.40 = 96.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.60x = 350.40 × 96.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.60x = 33,871.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,871.42/233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.00

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