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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.62, 321.04 and 145.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.62, 321.04 and 145.28 is: 200.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.62 : 321.04 = 145.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.62/321.04 = 145.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.62x = 321.04 × 145.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.62x = 46,640.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,640.69/232.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.50

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