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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.98, 350.98 and 97.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.98, 350.98 and 97.02 is: 145.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.98 : 350.98 = 97.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.98/350.98 = 97.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.98x = 350.98 × 97.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.98x = 34,051.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,051.84/233.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.53

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