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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.16, 320.20 and 144.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.16, 320.20 and 144.76 is: 199.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.16 : 320.20 = 144.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.16/320.20 = 144.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.16x = 320.20 × 144.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.16x = 46,352.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,352.15/232.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.66

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