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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.80, 347.76 and 145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.80, 347.76 and 145.12 is: 217.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.80 : 347.76 = 145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.80/347.76 = 145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.80x = 347.76 × 145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.80x = 50,466.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,466.93/231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.72

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