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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.62, 344.63 and 143.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.62, 344.63 and 143.12 is: 214.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.62 : 344.63 = 143.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.62/344.63 = 143.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.62x = 344.63 × 143.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.62x = 49,323.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,323.37/229.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.81

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