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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.72, 349.72 and 145.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.72, 349.72 and 145.58 is: 217.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.72 : 349.72 = 145.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.72/349.72 = 145.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.72x = 349.72 × 145.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.72x = 50,912.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,912.09/233.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.83

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