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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.70, 350.34 and 89.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.70, 350.34 and 89.31 is: 133.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.70 : 350.34 = 89.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.70/350.34 = 89.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.70x = 350.34 × 89.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.70x = 31,289.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,289.74/233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.89

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