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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.47, 349.08 and 145.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.47, 349.08 and 145.98 is: 219.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.47 : 349.08 = 145.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.47/349.08 = 145.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.47x = 349.08 × 145.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.47x = 50,958.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,958.70/232.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.21

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