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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.47, 320.85 and 145.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.47, 320.85 and 145.17 is: 200.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.47 : 320.85 = 145.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.47/320.85 = 145.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.47x = 320.85 × 145.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.47x = 46,577.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,577.79/232.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.36

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