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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.90, 349.49 and 146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.90, 349.49 and 146.26 is: 219.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.90 : 349.49 = 146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.90/349.49 = 146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.90x = 349.49 × 146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.90x = 51,116.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,116.41/232.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.48

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