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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.13, 321.59 and 144.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.13, 321.59 and 144.57 is: 199.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.13 : 321.59 = 144.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.13/321.59 = 144.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.13x = 321.59 × 144.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.13x = 46,491.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,491.54/233.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.42

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