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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.25, 321.90 and 145.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.25, 321.90 and 145.98 is: 201.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.25 : 321.90 = 145.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.25/321.90 = 145.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.25x = 321.90 × 145.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.25x = 46,990.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,990.96/233.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.46

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