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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.67, 350.40 and 89.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.67, 350.40 and 89.28 is: 133.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.67 : 350.40 = 89.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.67/350.40 = 89.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.67x = 350.40 × 89.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.67x = 31,284.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,284.14/233.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.88

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