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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.48, 320.90 and 145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.48, 320.90 and 145.12 is: 200.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.48 : 320.90 = 145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.48/320.90 = 145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.48x = 320.90 × 145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.48x = 46,569.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,569.01/232.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.31

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