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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.58, 322.26 and 146.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.58, 322.26 and 146.22 is: 201.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.58 : 322.26 = 146.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.58/322.26 = 146.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.58x = 322.26 × 146.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.58x = 47,120.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,120.86/233.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.73

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