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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.89, 347.41 and 145.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.89, 347.41 and 145.18 is: 217.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.89 : 347.41 = 145.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.89/347.41 = 145.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.89x = 347.41 × 145.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.89x = 50,436.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,436.98/231.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.50

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