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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.80, 322.56 and 146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.80, 322.56 and 146.44 is: 202.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.80 : 322.56 = 146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.80/322.56 = 146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.80x = 322.56 × 146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.80x = 47,235.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,235.69/233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.03

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