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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.23, 347.28 and 144.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.23, 347.28 and 144.71 is: 217.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.23 : 347.28 = 144.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.23/347.28 = 144.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.23x = 347.28 × 144.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.23x = 50,253.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,253.15/231.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.33

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