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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.44, 322.02 and 146.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.44, 322.02 and 146.08 is: 201.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.44 : 322.02 = 146.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.44/322.02 = 146.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.44x = 322.02 × 146.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.44x = 47,040.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,040.68/233.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.51

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