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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.29, 347.01 and 144.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.29, 347.01 and 144.50 is: 216.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.29 : 347.01 = 144.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.29/347.01 = 144.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.29x = 347.01 × 144.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.29x = 50,142.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,142.95/231.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.80

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