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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230, 345.18 and 144.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230, 345.18 and 144.50 is: 216.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230 : 345.18 = 144.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230/345.18 = 144.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230x = 345.18 × 144.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230x = 49,878.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,878.51/230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.86

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