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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.71, 320.87 and 145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.71, 320.87 and 145.23 is: 200.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.71 : 320.87 = 145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.71/320.87 = 145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.71x = 320.87 × 145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.71x = 46,599.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,599.22/232.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.25

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