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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.97, 343 and 142.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.97, 343 and 142.26 is: 213.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.97 : 343 = 142.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.97/343 = 142.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.97x = 343 × 142.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.97x = 48,795.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,795.18/228.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.11

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