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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.01, 321.48 and 145.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.01, 321.48 and 145.74 is: 201.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.01 : 321.48 = 145.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.01/321.48 = 145.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.01x = 321.48 × 145.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.01x = 46,852.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,852.50/233.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.08

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