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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.10, 343.71 and 142.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.10, 343.71 and 142.43 is: 213.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.10 : 343.71 = 142.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.10/343.71 = 142.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.10x = 343.71 × 142.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.10x = 48,952.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,952.90/229.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.68

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