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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.77, 322.42 and 146.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.77, 322.42 and 146.41 is: 201.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.77 : 322.42 = 146.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.77/322.42 = 146.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.77x = 322.42 × 146.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.77x = 47,205.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,205.51/233.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.93

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