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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.57, 347.31 and 144.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.57, 347.31 and 144.81 is: 217.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.57 : 347.31 = 144.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.57/347.31 = 144.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.57x = 347.31 × 144.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.57x = 50,293.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,293.96/231.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.19

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