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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.45, 321.99 and 146.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.45, 321.99 and 146.06 is: 201.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.45 : 321.99 = 146.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.45/321.99 = 146.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.45x = 321.99 × 146.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.45x = 47,028.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,028.25/233.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.45

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