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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.52, 322.06 and 144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.52, 322.06 and 144.96 is: 199.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.52 : 322.06 = 144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.52/322.06 = 144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.52x = 322.06 × 144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.52x = 46,685.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,685.82/233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.92

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