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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.76, 322.62 and 146.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.76, 322.62 and 146.43 is: 202.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.76 : 322.62 = 146.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.76/322.62 = 146.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.76x = 322.62 × 146.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.76x = 47,241.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,241.25/233.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.09

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