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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.65, 350.39 and 89.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.65, 350.39 and 89.38 is: 134.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.65 : 350.39 = 89.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.65/350.39 = 89.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.65x = 350.39 × 89.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.65x = 31,317.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,317.41/233.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.04

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