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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.22, 350.29 and 146.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.22, 350.29 and 146.71 is: 220.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.22 : 350.29 = 146.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.22/350.29 = 146.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.22x = 350.29 × 146.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.22x = 51,388.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,388.93/233.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.35

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