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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.05, 347.45 and 145.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.05, 347.45 and 145.17 is: 217.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.05 : 347.45 = 145.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.05/347.45 = 145.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.05x = 347.45 × 145.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.05x = 50,439.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,439.32/232.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.36

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