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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.44, 322.18 and 146.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.44, 322.18 and 146.09 is: 201.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.44 : 322.18 = 146.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.44/322.18 = 146.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.44x = 322.18 × 146.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.44x = 47,067.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,067.72/233.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.63

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