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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.16, 348.72 and 146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.16, 348.72 and 146.96 is: 220.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.16 : 348.72 = 146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.16/348.72 = 146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.16x = 348.72 × 146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.16x = 51,247.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,247.89/232.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.74

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