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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.54, 348.89 and 145.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.54, 348.89 and 145.75 is: 218.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.54 : 348.89 = 145.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.54/348.89 = 145.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.54x = 348.89 × 145.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.54x = 50,850.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,850.72/232.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.68

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