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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.81, 349.03 and 147.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.81, 349.03 and 147.13 is: 220.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.81 : 349.03 = 147.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.81/349.03 = 147.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.81x = 349.03 × 147.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.81x = 51,350.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,350.67/232.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.57

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