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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.43, 320.83 and 145.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.43, 320.83 and 145.15 is: 200.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.43 : 320.83 = 145.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.43/320.83 = 145.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.43x = 320.83 × 145.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.43x = 46,567.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,567.31/232.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.35

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