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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.82, 322.59 and 146.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.82, 322.59 and 146.46 is: 202.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.82 : 322.59 = 146.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.82/322.59 = 146.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.82x = 322.59 × 146.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.82x = 47,246.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,246.53/233.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.06

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