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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.64, 320.88 and 144.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.64, 320.88 and 144.08 is: 198.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.64 : 320.88 = 144.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.64/320.88 = 144.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.64x = 320.88 × 144.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.64x = 46,232.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,232.39/232.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.73

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