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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.10, 345.32 and 143.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.10, 345.32 and 143.56 is: 215.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.10 : 345.32 = 143.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.10/345.32 = 143.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.10x = 345.32 × 143.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.10x = 49,574.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,574.14/230.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.45

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