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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.44, 319.48 and 144.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.44, 319.48 and 144.22 is: 199.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.44 : 319.48 = 144.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.44/319.48 = 144.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.44x = 319.48 × 144.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.44x = 46,075.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,075.41/231.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.08

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