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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.64, 342.82 and 142.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.64, 342.82 and 142.10 is: 213.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.64 : 342.82 = 142.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.64/342.82 = 142.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.64x = 342.82 × 142.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.64x = 48,714.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,714.72/228.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.06

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