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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.36, 320.64 and 145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.36, 320.64 and 145 is: 200.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.36 : 320.64 = 145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.36/320.64 = 145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.36x = 320.64 × 145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.36x = 46,492.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,492.80/232.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.09

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