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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.84, 350.72 and 89.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.84, 350.72 and 89.60 is: 134.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.84 : 350.72 = 89.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.84/350.72 = 89.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.84x = 350.72 × 89.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.84x = 31,424.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,424.51/233.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.38

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