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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.58, 347.50 and 144.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.58, 347.50 and 144.90 is: 217.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.58 : 347.50 = 144.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.58/347.50 = 144.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.58x = 347.50 × 144.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.58x = 50,352.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,352.75/231.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.43

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