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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232, 320.30 and 144.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232, 320.30 and 144.80 is: 199.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232 : 320.30 = 144.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232/320.30 = 144.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232x = 320.30 × 144.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232x = 46,379.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,379.44/232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.91

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