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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.11, 344.60 and 143.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.11, 344.60 and 143.17 is: 214.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.11 : 344.60 = 143.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.11/344.60 = 143.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.11x = 344.60 × 143.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.11x = 49,335.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,335.67/230.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.40

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