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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.15, 322.99 and 146.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.15, 322.99 and 146.67 is: 202.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.15 : 322.99 = 146.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.15/322.99 = 146.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.15x = 322.99 × 146.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.15x = 47,372.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,372.94/234.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.32

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