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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.34, 320.58 and 145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.34, 320.58 and 145.13 is: 200.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.34 : 320.58 = 145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.34/320.58 = 145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.34x = 320.58 × 145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.34x = 46,524.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,524.17/232.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.25

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