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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.99, 322.76 and 145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.99, 322.76 and 145.52 is: 200.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.99 : 322.76 = 145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.99/322.76 = 145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.99x = 322.76 × 145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.99x = 46,965.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,965.69/233.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.72

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