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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.42, 321.98 and 144.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.42, 321.98 and 144.92 is: 199.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.42 : 321.98 = 144.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.42/321.98 = 144.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.42x = 321.98 × 144.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.42x = 46,661.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,661.42/233.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.91

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