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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.15, 320.40 and 144.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.15, 320.40 and 144.85 is: 199.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.15 : 320.40 = 144.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.15/320.40 = 144.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.15x = 320.40 × 144.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.15x = 46,407.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,407.61/232.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.91

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