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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.79, 347.59 and 145.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.79, 347.59 and 145.17 is: 217.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.79 : 347.59 = 145.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.79/347.59 = 145.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.79x = 347.59 × 145.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.79x = 50,459.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,459.64/231.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.70

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