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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.20, 321.78 and 144.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.20, 321.78 and 144.76 is: 199.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.20 : 321.78 = 144.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.20/321.78 = 144.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.20x = 321.78 × 144.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.20x = 46,580.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,580.87/233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.75

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