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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.10, 321.48 and 145.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.10, 321.48 and 145.62 is: 200.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.10 : 321.48 = 145.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.10/321.48 = 145.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.10x = 321.48 × 145.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.10x = 46,813.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,813.92/233.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.83

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