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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.30, 321.73 and 146.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.30, 321.73 and 146.03 is: 201.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.30 : 321.73 = 146.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.30/321.73 = 146.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.30x = 321.73 × 146.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.30x = 46,980.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,980.26/233.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.37

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