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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.30, 348.45 and 145.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.30, 348.45 and 145.54 is: 218.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.30 : 348.45 = 145.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.30/348.45 = 145.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.30x = 348.45 × 145.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.30x = 50,713.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,713.41/232.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.31

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