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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.51, 322.12 and 146.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.51, 322.12 and 146.23 is: 201.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.51 : 322.12 = 146.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.51/322.12 = 146.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.51x = 322.12 × 146.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.51x = 47,103.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,103.61/233.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.72

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