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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.04, 347.55 and 145.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.04, 347.55 and 145.41 is: 217.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.04 : 347.55 = 145.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.04/347.55 = 145.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.04x = 347.55 × 145.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.04x = 50,537.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,537.25/232.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.80

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