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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.66, 319.50 and 144.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.66, 319.50 and 144.24 is: 198.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.66 : 319.50 = 144.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.66/319.50 = 144.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.66x = 319.50 × 144.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.66x = 46,084.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,084.68/231.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.93

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