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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.82, 346.40 and 144.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.82, 346.40 and 144.28 is: 216.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.82 : 346.40 = 144.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.82/346.40 = 144.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.82x = 346.40 × 144.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.82x = 49,978.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,978.23/230.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.52

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