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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.48, 319.59 and 144.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.48, 319.59 and 144.27 is: 199.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.48 : 319.59 = 144.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.48/319.59 = 144.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.48x = 319.59 × 144.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.48x = 46,107.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,107.25/231.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.18

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