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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232, 320.16 and 144.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232, 320.16 and 144.56 is: 199.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232 : 320.16 = 144.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232/320.16 = 144.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232x = 320.16 × 144.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232x = 46,282.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,282.33/232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.49

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