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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.87, 348.15 and 145.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.87, 348.15 and 145.75 is: 218.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.87 : 348.15 = 145.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.87/348.15 = 145.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.87x = 348.15 × 145.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.87x = 50,743.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,743.84/231.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.84

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