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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.74, 322.32 and 146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.74, 322.32 and 146.26 is: 201.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.74 : 322.32 = 146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.74/322.32 = 146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.74x = 322.32 × 146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.74x = 47,142.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,142.52/233.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.69

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