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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.29, 320.23 and 143.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.29, 320.23 and 143.72 is: 198.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.29 : 320.23 = 143.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.29/320.23 = 143.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.29x = 320.23 × 143.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.29x = 46,022.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,022.03/232.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.12

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