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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.77, 322.82 and 146.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.77, 322.82 and 146.59 is: 202.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.77 : 322.82 = 146.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.77/322.82 = 146.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.77x = 322.82 × 146.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.77x = 47,321.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,321.69/233.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.43

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