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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.25, 321.92 and 145.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.25, 321.92 and 145.91 is: 201.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.25 : 321.92 = 145.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.25/321.92 = 145.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.25x = 321.92 × 145.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.25x = 46,969.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,969.01/233.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.37

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