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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.10, 321.62 and 144.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.10, 321.62 and 144.64 is: 199.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.10 : 321.62 = 144.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.10/321.62 = 144.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.10x = 321.62 × 144.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.10x = 46,519.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,519.12/233.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.57

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