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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.52, 321.06 and 145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.52, 321.06 and 145.40 is: 200.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.52 : 321.06 = 145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.52/321.06 = 145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.52x = 321.06 × 145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.52x = 46,682.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,682.12/232.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.77

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