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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.07, 347.23 and 145.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.07, 347.23 and 145.00 is: 216.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.07 : 347.23 = 145.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.07/347.23 = 145.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.07x = 347.23 × 145.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.07x = 50,347.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,347.12/232.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.95

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