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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.97, 351.41 and 147.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.97, 351.41 and 147.46 is: 221.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.97 : 351.41 = 147.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.97/351.41 = 147.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.97x = 351.41 × 147.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.97x = 51,818.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,818.92/233.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.48

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