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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.02, 320.22 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.02, 320.22 and 144.54 is: 199.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.02 : 320.22 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.02/320.22 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.02x = 320.22 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.02x = 46,284.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,284.60/232.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.49

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