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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.46, 322.19 and 144.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.46, 322.19 and 144.99 is: 200.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.46 : 322.19 = 144.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.46/322.19 = 144.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.46x = 322.19 × 144.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.46x = 46,714.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,714.33/233.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.10

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