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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.92, 321.36 and 145.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.92, 321.36 and 145.65 is: 200.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.92 : 321.36 = 145.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.92/321.36 = 145.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.92x = 321.36 × 145.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.92x = 46,806.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,806.08/232.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.95

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