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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.37, 321.98 and 146.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.37, 321.98 and 146.07 is: 201.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.37 : 321.98 = 146.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.37/321.98 = 146.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.37x = 321.98 × 146.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.37x = 47,030.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,030.89/233.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.53

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