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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.55, 345.47 and 144.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.55, 345.47 and 144.87 is: 217.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.55 : 345.47 = 144.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.55/345.47 = 144.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.55x = 345.47 × 144.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.55x = 50,047.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,047.51/230.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.08

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