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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.26, 344.25 and 142.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.26, 344.25 and 142.74 is: 214.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.26 : 344.25 = 142.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.26/344.25 = 142.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.26x = 344.25 × 142.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.26x = 49,138.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,138.25/229.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.33

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