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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.02, 344.67 and 143.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.02, 344.67 and 143.14 is: 214.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.02 : 344.67 = 143.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.02/344.67 = 143.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.02x = 344.67 × 143.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.02x = 49,336.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,336.06/230.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.49

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