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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.10, 321.56 and 144.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.10, 321.56 and 144.55 is: 199.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.10 : 321.56 = 144.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.10/321.56 = 144.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.10x = 321.56 × 144.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.10x = 46,481.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,481.50/233.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.41

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