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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.10, 346.58 and 144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.10, 346.58 and 144.96 is: 217.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.10 : 346.58 = 144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.10/346.58 = 144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.10x = 346.58 × 144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.10x = 50,240.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,240.24/231.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.40

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