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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.66, 321.04 and 145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.66, 321.04 and 145.32 is: 200.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.66 : 321.04 = 145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.66/321.04 = 145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.66x = 321.04 × 145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.66x = 46,653.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,653.53/232.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.52

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