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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.68, 343.04 and 143

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.68, 343.04 and 143 is: 214.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.68 : 343.04 = 143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.68/343.04 = 143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.68x = 343.04 × 143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.68x = 49,054.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,054.72/228.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.51

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