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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.52, 322.37 and 146.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.52, 322.37 and 146.23 is: 201.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.52 : 322.37 = 146.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.52/322.37 = 146.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.52x = 322.37 × 146.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.52x = 47,140.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,140.17/233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.87

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