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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.33, 344.93 and 143.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.33, 344.93 and 143.39 is: 214.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.33 : 344.93 = 143.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.33/344.93 = 143.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.33x = 344.93 × 143.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.33x = 49,458.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,458.80/230.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.73

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