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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.76, 319.80 and 144.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.76, 319.80 and 144.46 is: 199.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.76 : 319.80 = 144.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.76/319.80 = 144.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.76x = 319.80 × 144.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.76x = 46,198.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,198.31/231.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.34

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