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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.82, 321.26 and 145.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.82, 321.26 and 145.50 is: 200.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.82 : 321.26 = 145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.82/321.26 = 145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.82x = 321.26 × 145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.82x = 46,743.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,743.33/232.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.77

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