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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.94, 321.38 and 144.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.94, 321.38 and 144.37 is: 199.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.94 : 321.38 = 144.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.94/321.38 = 144.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.94x = 321.38 × 144.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.94x = 46,397.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,397.63/232.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.18

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