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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.05, 347.83 and 145.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.05, 347.83 and 145.39 is: 217.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.05 : 347.83 = 145.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.05/347.83 = 145.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.05x = 347.83 × 145.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.05x = 50,571.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,571.00/232.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.93

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