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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.15, 348 and 145.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.15, 348 and 145.27 is: 217.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.15 : 348 = 145.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.15/348 = 145.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.15x = 348 × 145.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.15x = 50,553.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,553.96/232.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.76

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