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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.07, 348.92 and 146.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.07, 348.92 and 146.12 is: 218.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.07 : 348.92 = 146.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.07/348.92 = 146.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.07x = 348.92 × 146.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.07x = 50,984.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,984.19/233.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.75

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