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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.68, 319.58 and 144.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.68, 319.58 and 144.36 is: 199.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.68 : 319.58 = 144.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.68/319.58 = 144.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.68x = 319.58 × 144.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.68x = 46,134.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,134.57/231.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.13

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