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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.48, 320.88 and 143.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.48, 320.88 and 143.98 is: 198.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.48 : 320.88 = 143.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.48/320.88 = 143.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.48x = 320.88 × 143.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.48x = 46,200.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,200.30/232.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.73

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