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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.60, 344.57 and 143.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.60, 344.57 and 143.06 is: 214.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.60 : 344.57 = 143.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.60/344.57 = 143.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.60x = 344.57 × 143.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.60x = 49,294.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,294.18/229.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.70

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