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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.49, 346.10 and 143.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.49, 346.10 and 143.96 is: 216.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.49 : 346.10 = 143.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.49/346.10 = 143.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.49x = 346.10 × 143.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.49x = 49,822.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,822.11/230.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.16

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