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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.48, 320.72 and 145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.48, 320.72 and 145.08 is: 200.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.48 : 320.72 = 145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.48/320.72 = 145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.48x = 320.72 × 145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.48x = 46,530.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,530.06/232.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.15

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