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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.36, 319.40 and 144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.36, 319.40 and 144.12 is: 198.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.36 : 319.40 = 144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.36/319.40 = 144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.36x = 319.40 × 144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.36x = 46,031.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,031.93/231.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.96

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