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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.02, 348.73 and 146.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.02, 348.73 and 146.30 is: 218.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.02 : 348.73 = 146.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.02/348.73 = 146.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.02x = 348.73 × 146.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.02x = 51,019.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,019.20/233.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.95

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