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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.40, 322.18 and 146.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.40, 322.18 and 146.12 is: 201.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.40 : 322.18 = 146.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.40/322.18 = 146.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.40x = 322.18 × 146.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.40x = 47,076.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,076.94/233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.70

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