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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.58, 319.44 and 144.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.58, 319.44 and 144.28 is: 199.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.58 : 319.44 = 144.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.58/319.44 = 144.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.58x = 319.44 × 144.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.58x = 46,088.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,088.80/231.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.02

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