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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.54, 349.80 and 146.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.54, 349.80 and 146.91 is: 220.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.54 : 349.80 = 146.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.54/349.80 = 146.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.54x = 349.80 × 146.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.54x = 51,389.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,389.12/233.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.05

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