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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.01, 320.18 and 143.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.01, 320.18 and 143.54 is: 198.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.01 : 320.18 = 143.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.01/320.18 = 143.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.01x = 320.18 × 143.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.01x = 45,956.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,956.32/232.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.08

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