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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.53, 348.06 and 145.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.53, 348.06 and 145.95 is: 218.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.53 : 348.06 = 145.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.53/348.06 = 145.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.53x = 348.06 × 145.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.53x = 50,799.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,799.36/232.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.46

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