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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.40, 321.92 and 144.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.40, 321.92 and 144.84 is: 199.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.40 : 321.92 = 144.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.40/321.92 = 144.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.40x = 321.92 × 144.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.40x = 46,626.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,626.89/233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.77

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