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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.51, 320.74 and 145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.51, 320.74 and 145.23 is: 200.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.51 : 320.74 = 145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.51/320.74 = 145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.51x = 320.74 × 145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.51x = 46,580.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,580.71/232.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.34

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