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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.64, 349.60 and 146.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.64, 349.60 and 146.08 is: 219.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.64 : 349.60 = 146.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.64/349.60 = 146.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.64x = 349.60 × 146.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.64x = 51,069.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,069.57/232.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.52

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