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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.95, 321.36 and 144.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.95, 321.36 and 144.39 is: 199.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.95 : 321.36 = 144.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.95/321.36 = 144.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.95x = 321.36 × 144.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.95x = 46,401.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,401.17/232.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.19

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