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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.20, 320.39 and 143.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.20, 320.39 and 143.65 is: 198.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.20 : 320.39 = 143.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.20/320.39 = 143.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.20x = 320.39 × 143.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.20x = 46,024.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,024.24/232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.21

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