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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.72, 319.91 and 144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.72, 319.91 and 144.44 is: 199.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.72 : 319.91 = 144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.72/319.91 = 144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.72x = 319.91 × 144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.72x = 46,207.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,207.80/231.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.41

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