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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.44, 320.84 and 145.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.44, 320.84 and 145.19 is: 200.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.44 : 320.84 = 145.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.44/320.84 = 145.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.44x = 320.84 × 145.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.44x = 46,582.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,582.76/232.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.41

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