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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.59, 321.03 and 145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.59, 321.03 and 145.23 is: 200.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.59 : 321.03 = 145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.59/321.03 = 145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.59x = 321.03 × 145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.59x = 46,623.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,623.19/232.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.45

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