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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.32, 347.70 and 146.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.32, 347.70 and 146.36 is: 220.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.32 : 347.70 = 146.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.32/347.70 = 146.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.32x = 347.70 × 146.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.32x = 50,889.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,889.37/231.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.00

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