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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.97, 346.83 and 144.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.97, 346.83 and 144.48 is: 216.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.97 : 346.83 = 144.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.97/346.83 = 144.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.97x = 346.83 × 144.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.97x = 50,109.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,109.28/230.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.95

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