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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.86, 350.88 and 96.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.86, 350.88 and 96.94 is: 145.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.86 : 350.88 = 96.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.86/350.88 = 96.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.86x = 350.88 × 96.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.86x = 34,014.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,014.31/233.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.45

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