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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.95, 350.84 and 96.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.95, 350.84 and 96.93 is: 145.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.95 : 350.84 = 96.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.95/350.84 = 96.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.95x = 350.84 × 96.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.95x = 34,006.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,006.44/233.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.36

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