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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.35, 348.09 and 145.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.35, 348.09 and 145.28 is: 217.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.35 : 348.09 = 145.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.35/348.09 = 145.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.35x = 348.09 × 145.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.35x = 50,568.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,568.77/232.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.64

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