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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.70, 350.28 and 146.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.70, 350.28 and 146.82 is: 220.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.70 : 350.28 = 146.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.70/350.28 = 146.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.70x = 350.28 × 146.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.70x = 51,428.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,428.11/233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.06

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