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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.39, 344.15 and 142.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.39, 344.15 and 142.43 is: 213.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.39 : 344.15 = 142.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.39/344.15 = 142.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.39x = 344.15 × 142.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.39x = 49,018.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,018.50/229.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.69

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