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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.74, 350.63 and 96.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.74, 350.63 and 96.82 is: 145.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.74 : 350.63 = 96.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.74/350.63 = 96.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.74x = 350.63 × 96.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.74x = 33,948.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,948.00/233.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.24

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