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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.84, 348.73 and 146.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.84, 348.73 and 146.18 is: 218.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.84 : 348.73 = 146.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.84/348.73 = 146.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.84x = 348.73 × 146.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.84x = 50,977.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,977.35/232.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.94

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