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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.41, 348.69 and 145.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.41, 348.69 and 145.81 is: 218.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.41 : 348.69 = 145.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.41/348.69 = 145.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.41x = 348.69 × 145.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.41x = 50,842.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,842.49/232.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.76

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