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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.32, 347.90 and 145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.32, 347.90 and 145.60 is: 218.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.32 : 347.90 = 145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.32/347.90 = 145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.32x = 347.90 × 145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.32x = 50,654.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,654.24/232.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.04

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