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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.75, 345.31 and 144.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.75, 345.31 and 144.13 is: 215.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.75 : 345.31 = 144.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.75/345.31 = 144.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.75x = 345.31 × 144.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.75x = 49,767.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,767.08/230.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.68

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