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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.22, 320.45 and 144.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.22, 320.45 and 144.88 is: 199.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.22 : 320.45 = 144.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.22/320.45 = 144.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.22x = 320.45 × 144.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.22x = 46,425.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,425.27/232.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.92

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