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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.01, 321.57 and 145.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.01, 321.57 and 145.67 is: 201.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.01 : 321.57 = 145.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.01/321.57 = 145.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.01x = 321.57 × 145.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.01x = 46,841.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,841.49/233.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.03

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