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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.80, 350.58 and 89.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.80, 350.58 and 89.56 is: 134.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.80 : 350.58 = 89.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.80/350.58 = 89.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.80x = 350.58 × 89.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.80x = 31,397.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,397.94/233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.29

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