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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.70, 350.22 and 96.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.70, 350.22 and 96.66 is: 144.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.70 : 350.22 = 96.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.70/350.22 = 96.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.70x = 350.22 × 96.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.70x = 33,852.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,852.27/233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.85

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