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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.01, 322.95 and 146.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.01, 322.95 and 146.67 is: 202.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.01 : 322.95 = 146.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.01/322.95 = 146.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.01x = 322.95 × 146.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.01x = 47,367.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,367.08/234.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.41

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