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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.15, 350.19 and 146.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.15, 350.19 and 146.54 is: 220.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.15 : 350.19 = 146.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.15/350.19 = 146.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.15x = 350.19 × 146.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.15x = 51,316.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,316.84/233.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.10

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