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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.66, 322.33 and 145.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.66, 322.33 and 145.07 is: 200.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.66 : 322.33 = 145.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.66/322.33 = 145.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.66x = 322.33 × 145.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.66x = 46,758.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,758.08/233.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.12

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