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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.80, 350.44 and 96.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.80, 350.44 and 96.68 is: 144.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.80 : 350.44 = 96.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.80/350.44 = 96.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.80x = 350.44 × 96.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.80x = 33,880.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,880.54/233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.91

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