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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.56, 320.94 and 144.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.56, 320.94 and 144.04 is: 198.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.56 : 320.94 = 144.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.56/320.94 = 144.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.56x = 320.94 × 144.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.56x = 46,228.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,228.20/232.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.78

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