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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.22, 321.73 and 145.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.22, 321.73 and 145.86 is: 201.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.22 : 321.73 = 145.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.22/321.73 = 145.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.22x = 321.73 × 145.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.22x = 46,927.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,927.54/233.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.22

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