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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.44, 348.72 and 145.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.44, 348.72 and 145.80 is: 218.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.44 : 348.72 = 145.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.44/348.72 = 145.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.44x = 348.72 × 145.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.44x = 50,843.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,843.38/232.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.74

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