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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.58, 350.44 and 146.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.58, 350.44 and 146.97 is: 220.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.58 : 350.44 = 146.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.58/350.44 = 146.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.58x = 350.44 × 146.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.58x = 51,504.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,504.17/233.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.50

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