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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.75, 322.52 and 146.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.75, 322.52 and 146.41 is: 202.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.75 : 322.52 = 146.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.75/322.52 = 146.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.75x = 322.52 × 146.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.75x = 47,218.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,218.61/233.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.00

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