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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.63, 350.19 and 96.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.63, 350.19 and 96.64 is: 144.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.63 : 350.19 = 96.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.63/350.19 = 96.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.63x = 350.19 × 96.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.63x = 33,841.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,841.12/233.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.85

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