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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.94, 346.52 and 144.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.94, 346.52 and 144.24 is: 216.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.94 : 346.52 = 144.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.94/346.52 = 144.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.94x = 346.52 × 144.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.94x = 49,981.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,981.32/230.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.43

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