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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.79, 350.56 and 94.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.79, 350.56 and 94.92 is: 142.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.79 : 350.56 = 94.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.79/350.56 = 94.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.79x = 350.56 × 94.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.79x = 33,275.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,275.16/233.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.33

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