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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.51, 320.58 and 145.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.51, 320.58 and 145.03 is: 199.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.51 : 320.58 = 145.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.51/320.58 = 145.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.51x = 320.58 × 145.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.51x = 46,493.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,493.72/232.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.96

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