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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.96, 351.02 and 97.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.96, 351.02 and 97.02 is: 145.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.96 : 351.02 = 97.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.96/351.02 = 97.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.96x = 351.02 × 97.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.96x = 34,055.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,055.96/233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.56

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