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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.02, 321.55 and 145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.02, 321.55 and 145.68 is: 201.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.02 : 321.55 = 145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.02/321.55 = 145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.02x = 321.55 × 145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.02x = 46,843.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,843.40/233.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.03

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