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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.05, 348.95 and 146.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.05, 348.95 and 146.17 is: 218.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.05 : 348.95 = 146.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.05/348.95 = 146.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.05x = 348.95 × 146.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.05x = 51,006.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,006.02/233.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.86

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