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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.19, 345.45 and 143.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.19, 345.45 and 143.65 is: 215.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.19 : 345.45 = 143.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.19/345.45 = 143.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.19x = 345.45 × 143.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.19x = 49,622.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,622.17/230.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.58

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