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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.77, 350.71 and 96.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.77, 350.71 and 96.86 is: 145.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.77 : 350.71 = 96.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.77/350.71 = 96.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.77x = 350.71 × 96.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.77x = 33,968.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,968.14/233.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.31

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