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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.96, 343.64 and 142.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.96, 343.64 and 142.02 is: 213.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.96 : 343.64 = 142.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.96/343.64 = 142.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.96x = 343.64 × 142.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.96x = 48,804.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,804.11/228.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.16

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