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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.43, 348.40 and 145.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.43, 348.40 and 145.56 is: 218.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.43 : 348.40 = 145.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.43/348.40 = 145.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.43x = 348.40 × 145.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.43x = 50,713.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,713.10/232.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.19

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