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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.85, 322.68 and 145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.85, 322.68 and 145.32 is: 200.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.85 : 322.68 = 145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.85/322.68 = 145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.85x = 322.68 × 145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.85x = 46,891.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,891.86/233.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.52

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