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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.37, 322.02 and 146.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.37, 322.02 and 146.01 is: 201.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.37 : 322.02 = 146.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.37/322.02 = 146.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.37x = 322.02 × 146.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.37x = 47,018.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,018.14/233.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.47

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