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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.41, 320.67 and 145.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.41, 320.67 and 145.02 is: 200.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.41 : 320.67 = 145.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.41/320.67 = 145.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.41x = 320.67 × 145.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.41x = 46,503.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,503.56/232.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.09

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