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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.06, 320.26 and 144.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.06, 320.26 and 144.78 is: 199.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.06 : 320.26 = 144.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.06/320.26 = 144.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.06x = 320.26 × 144.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.06x = 46,367.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,367.24/232.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.81

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