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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.54, 347.39 and 144.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.54, 347.39 and 144.75 is: 217.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.54 : 347.39 = 144.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.54/347.39 = 144.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.54x = 347.39 × 144.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.54x = 50,284.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,284.70/231.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.18

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