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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.39, 347.04 and 144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.39, 347.04 and 144.72 is: 217.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.39 : 347.04 = 144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.39/347.04 = 144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.39x = 347.04 × 144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.39x = 50,223.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,223.63/231.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.05

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