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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.13, 348.17 and 145.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.13, 348.17 and 145.19 is: 217.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.13 : 348.17 = 145.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.13/348.17 = 145.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.13x = 348.17 × 145.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.13x = 50,550.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,550.95/232.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.77

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