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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.90, 350.88 and 89.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.90, 350.88 and 89.58 is: 134.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.90 : 350.88 = 89.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.90/350.88 = 89.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.90x = 350.88 × 89.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.90x = 31,431.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,431.83/233.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.38

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