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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.25, 320.45 and 201.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.25, 320.45 and 201.40 is: 277.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.25 : 320.45 = 201.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.25/320.45 = 201.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.25x = 320.45 × 201.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.25x = 64,536.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,536.82/232.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.88

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