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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.80, 346.30 and 144.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.80, 346.30 and 144.20 is: 216.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.80 : 346.30 = 144.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.80/346.30 = 144.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.80x = 346.30 × 144.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.80x = 49,936.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,936.46/230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.36

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