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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.82, 350.81 and 96.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.82, 350.81 and 96.87 is: 145.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.82 : 350.81 = 96.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.82/350.81 = 96.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.82x = 350.81 × 96.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.82x = 33,982.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,982.96/233.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.34

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