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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.24, 320.38 and 144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.24, 320.38 and 144.96 is: 199.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.24 : 320.38 = 144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.24/320.38 = 144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.24x = 320.38 × 144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.24x = 46,442.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,442.28/232.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.98

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