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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.92, 348.71 and 146.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.92, 348.71 and 146.00 is: 218.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.92 : 348.71 = 146.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.92/348.71 = 146.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.92x = 348.71 × 146.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.92x = 50,911.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,911.80/232.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.58

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