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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.48, 321 and 145.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.48, 321 and 145.30 is: 200.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.48 : 321 = 145.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.48/321 = 145.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.48x = 321 × 145.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.48x = 46,641.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,641.30/232.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.63

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