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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.98, 343.49 and 142.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.98, 343.49 and 142.24 is: 213.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.98 : 343.49 = 142.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.98/343.49 = 142.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.98x = 343.49 × 142.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.98x = 48,858.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,858.02/228.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.37

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