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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.54, 349.45 and 146.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.54, 349.45 and 146.18 is: 218.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.54 : 349.45 = 146.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.54/349.45 = 146.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.54x = 349.45 × 146.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.54x = 51,082.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,082.93/233.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.73

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