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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.79, 350.82 and 96.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.79, 350.82 and 96.84 is: 145.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.79 : 350.82 = 96.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.79/350.82 = 96.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.79x = 350.82 × 96.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.79x = 33,973.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,973.41/233.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.32

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