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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.08, 320.33 and 144.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.08, 320.33 and 144.80 is: 199.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.08 : 320.33 = 144.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.08/320.33 = 144.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.08x = 320.33 × 144.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.08x = 46,383.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,383.78/232.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.86

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