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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.12, 320.16 and 144.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.12, 320.16 and 144.76 is: 199.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.12 : 320.16 = 144.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.12/320.16 = 144.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.12x = 320.16 × 144.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.12x = 46,346.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,346.36/232.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.67

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