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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.44, 344.28 and 142.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.44, 344.28 and 142.80 is: 214.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.44 : 344.28 = 142.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.44/344.28 = 142.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.44x = 344.28 × 142.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.44x = 49,163.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,163.18/229.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.27

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