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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.05, 347.31 and 145.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.05, 347.31 and 145.09 is: 217.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.05 : 347.31 = 145.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.05/347.31 = 145.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.05x = 347.31 × 145.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.05x = 50,391.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,391.21/232.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.16

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