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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.62, 350.45 and 96.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.62, 350.45 and 96.58 is: 144.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.62 : 350.45 = 96.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.62/350.45 = 96.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.62x = 350.45 × 96.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.62x = 33,846.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,846.22/233.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.88

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