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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.60, 322.29 and 146.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.60, 322.29 and 146.25 is: 201.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.60 : 322.29 = 146.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.60/322.29 = 146.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.60x = 322.29 × 146.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.60x = 47,134.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,134.91/233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.78

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