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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.46, 322.08 and 144.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.46, 322.08 and 144.90 is: 199.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.46 : 322.08 = 144.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.46/322.08 = 144.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.46x = 322.08 × 144.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.46x = 46,669.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,669.39/233.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.90

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