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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.68, 350.52 and 96.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.68, 350.52 and 96.65 is: 144.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.68 : 350.52 = 96.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.68/350.52 = 96.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.68x = 350.52 × 96.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.68x = 33,878.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,878.32/233.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.98

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