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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.63, 347.56 and 144.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.63, 347.56 and 144.79 is: 217.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.63 : 347.56 = 144.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.63/347.56 = 144.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.63x = 347.56 × 144.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.63x = 50,321.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,321.98/231.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.26

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