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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.64, 322.52 and 145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.64, 322.52 and 145.12 is: 200.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.64 : 322.52 = 145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.64/322.52 = 145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.64x = 322.52 × 145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.64x = 46,804.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,804.10/233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.33

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