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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.02, 321.60 and 145.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.02, 321.60 and 145.54 is: 200.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.02 : 321.60 = 145.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.02/321.60 = 145.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.02x = 321.60 × 145.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.02x = 46,805.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,805.66/233.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.87

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