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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.51, 322.07 and 144.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.51, 322.07 and 144.95 is: 199.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.51 : 322.07 = 144.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.51/322.07 = 144.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.51x = 322.07 × 144.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.51x = 46,682.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,682.65/233.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.92

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