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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.10, 321.50 and 145.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.10, 321.50 and 145.69 is: 200.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.10 : 321.50 = 145.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.10/321.50 = 145.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.10x = 321.50 × 145.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.10x = 46,838.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,838.90/233.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.94

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