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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.54, 346.53 and 144.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.54, 346.53 and 144.93 is: 216.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.54 : 346.53 = 144.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.54/346.53 = 144.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.54x = 346.53 × 144.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.54x = 50,222.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,222.59/231.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.91

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