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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.71, 350.20 and 96.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.71, 350.20 and 96.72 is: 144.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.71 : 350.20 = 96.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.71/350.20 = 96.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.71x = 350.20 × 96.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.71x = 33,871.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,871.34/233.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.93

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