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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.02, 346.17 and 144.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.02, 346.17 and 144.14 is: 215.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.02 : 346.17 = 144.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.02/346.17 = 144.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.02x = 346.17 × 144.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.02x = 49,896.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,896.94/231.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.99

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