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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.60, 320.94 and 145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.60, 320.94 and 145.32 is: 200.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.60 : 320.94 = 145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.60/320.94 = 145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.60x = 320.94 × 145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.60x = 46,639.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,639.00/232.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.51

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