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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.72, 322.64 and 146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.72, 322.64 and 146.52 is: 202.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.72 : 322.64 = 146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.72/322.64 = 146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.72x = 322.64 × 146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.72x = 47,273.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,273.21/233.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.26

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