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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.48, 347.96 and 145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.48, 347.96 and 145.40 is: 217.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.48 : 347.96 = 145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.48/347.96 = 145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.48x = 347.96 × 145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.48x = 50,593.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,593.38/232.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.62

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