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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.32, 349.20 and 147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.32, 349.20 and 147.36 is: 221.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.32 : 349.20 = 147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.32/349.20 = 147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.32x = 349.20 × 147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.32x = 51,458.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,458.11/232.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.50

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