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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.38, 322.10 and 145.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.38, 322.10 and 145.99 is: 201.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.38 : 322.10 = 145.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.38/322.10 = 145.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.38x = 322.10 × 145.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.38x = 47,023.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,023.38/233.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.49

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