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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.35, 321.89 and 144.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.35, 321.89 and 144.81 is: 199.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.35 : 321.89 = 144.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.35/321.89 = 144.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.35x = 321.89 × 144.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.35x = 46,612.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,612.17/233.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.75

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