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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.47, 346.43 and 144.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.47, 346.43 and 144.86 is: 216.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.47 : 346.43 = 144.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.47/346.43 = 144.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.47x = 346.43 × 144.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.47x = 50,185.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,185.08/231.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.81

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