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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.80, 345.72 and 143.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.80, 345.72 and 143.88 is: 215.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.80 : 345.72 = 143.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.80/345.72 = 143.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.80x = 345.72 × 143.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.80x = 49,742.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,742.19/230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.52

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