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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.09, 321.57 and 145.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.09, 321.57 and 145.73 is: 201.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.09 : 321.57 = 145.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.09/321.57 = 145.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.09x = 321.57 × 145.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.09x = 46,862.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,862.40/233.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.05

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