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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.14, 348.70 and 146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.14, 348.70 and 146.26 is: 218.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.14 : 348.70 = 146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.14/348.70 = 146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.14x = 348.70 × 146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.14x = 51,000.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,000.86/233.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.76

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