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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.46, 345.24 and 143.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.46, 345.24 and 143.82 is: 215.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.46 : 345.24 = 143.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.46/345.24 = 143.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.46x = 345.24 × 143.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.46x = 49,653.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,653.71/230.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.46

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