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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.63, 322.43 and 146.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.63, 322.43 and 146.28 is: 201.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.63 : 322.43 = 146.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.63/322.43 = 146.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.63x = 322.43 × 146.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.63x = 47,164.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,164.33/233.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.88

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