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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.72, 321.17 and 145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.72, 321.17 and 145.40 is: 200.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.72 : 321.17 = 145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.72/321.17 = 145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.72x = 321.17 × 145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.72x = 46,699.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,699.28/232.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.67

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