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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.75, 347.97 and 145.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.75, 347.97 and 145.63 is: 218.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.75 : 347.97 = 145.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.75/347.97 = 145.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.75x = 347.97 × 145.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.75x = 50,672.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,672.80/231.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.66

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