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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.79, 321.18 and 145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.79, 321.18 and 145.40 is: 200.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.79 : 321.18 = 145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.79/321.18 = 145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.79x = 321.18 × 145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.79x = 46,697.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,697.97/232.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.61

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