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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.58, 320.94 and 145.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.58, 320.94 and 145.22 is: 200.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.58 : 320.94 = 145.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.58/320.94 = 145.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.58x = 320.94 × 145.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.58x = 46,606.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,606.91/232.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.39

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