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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.88, 321.44 and 145.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.88, 321.44 and 145.53 is: 200.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.88 : 321.44 = 145.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.88/321.44 = 145.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.88x = 321.44 × 145.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.88x = 46,778.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,778.44/232.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.87

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