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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.44, 320.72 and 145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.44, 320.72 and 145.23 is: 200.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.44 : 320.72 = 145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.44/320.72 = 145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.44x = 320.72 × 145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.44x = 46,578.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,578.17/232.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.39

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