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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.96, 322.80 and 146.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.96, 322.80 and 146.72 is: 202.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.96 : 322.80 = 146.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.96/322.80 = 146.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.96x = 322.80 × 146.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.96x = 47,361.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,361.22/233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.43

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