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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.89, 342.33 and 142.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.89, 342.33 and 142.01 is: 212.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.89 : 342.33 = 142.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.89/342.33 = 142.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.89x = 342.33 × 142.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.89x = 48,612.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,612.57/228.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.39

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