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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.99, 351 and 89.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.99, 351 and 89.71 is: 134.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.99 : 351 = 89.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.99/351 = 89.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.99x = 351 × 89.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.99x = 31,486.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,486.46/233.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.57

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