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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.47, 346.07 and 143.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.47, 346.07 and 143.98 is: 216.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.47 : 346.07 = 143.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.47/346.07 = 143.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.47x = 346.07 × 143.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.47x = 49,826.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,826.65/230.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.20

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