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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.66, 320.97 and 145.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.66, 320.97 and 145.36 is: 200.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.66 : 320.97 = 145.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.66/320.97 = 145.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.66x = 320.97 × 145.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.66x = 46,656.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,656.20/232.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.53

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