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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.68, 343.08 and 143

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.68, 343.08 and 143 is: 214.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.68 : 343.08 = 143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.68/343.08 = 143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.68x = 343.08 × 143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.68x = 49,060.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,060.44/228.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.54

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