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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.74, 321.03 and 145.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.74, 321.03 and 145.38 is: 200.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.74 : 321.03 = 145.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.74/321.03 = 145.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.74x = 321.03 × 145.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.74x = 46,671.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,671.34/232.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.53

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