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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.57, 346.02 and 144.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.57, 346.02 and 144.03 is: 216.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.57 : 346.02 = 144.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.57/346.02 = 144.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.57x = 346.02 × 144.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.57x = 49,837.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,837.26/230.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.15

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