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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.23, 343.85 and 142.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.23, 343.85 and 142.51 is: 213.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.23 : 343.85 = 142.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.23/343.85 = 142.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.23x = 343.85 × 142.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.23x = 49,002.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,002.06/229.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.77

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