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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.61, 321.15 and 145.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.61, 321.15 and 145.43 is: 200.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.61 : 321.15 = 145.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.61/321.15 = 145.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.61x = 321.15 × 145.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.61x = 46,704.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,704.84/232.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.79

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