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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.39, 322.04 and 146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.39, 322.04 and 146 is: 201.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.39 : 322.04 = 146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.39/322.04 = 146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.39x = 322.04 × 146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.39x = 47,017.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,017.11/233.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.45

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