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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.09, 321.51 and 145.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.09, 321.51 and 145.81 is: 201.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.09 : 321.51 = 145.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.09/321.51 = 145.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.09x = 321.51 × 145.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.09x = 46,879.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,879.37/233.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.12

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