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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.97, 321.55 and 145.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.97, 321.55 and 145.61 is: 200.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.97 : 321.55 = 145.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.97/321.55 = 145.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.97x = 321.55 × 145.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.97x = 46,819.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,819.29/232.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.97

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