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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.69, 343.51 and 142.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.69, 343.51 and 142.12 is: 213.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.69 : 343.51 = 142.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.69/343.51 = 142.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.69x = 343.51 × 142.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.69x = 48,819.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,819.72/228.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.48

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