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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.79, 348.75 and 145.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.79, 348.75 and 145.94 is: 218.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.79 : 348.75 = 145.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.79/348.75 = 145.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.79x = 348.75 × 145.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.79x = 50,894.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,894.83/232.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.63

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