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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.12, 321.59 and 145.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.12, 321.59 and 145.73 is: 201.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.12 : 321.59 = 145.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.12/321.59 = 145.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.12x = 321.59 × 145.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.12x = 46,866.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,866.48/233.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.04

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