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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.42, 343.44 and 142.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.42, 343.44 and 142.56 is: 214.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.42 : 343.44 = 142.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.42/343.44 = 142.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.42x = 343.44 × 142.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.42x = 48,960.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,960.81/228.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.35

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