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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.65, 344.98 and 143.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.65, 344.98 and 143.05 is: 214.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.65 : 344.98 = 143.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.65/344.98 = 143.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.65x = 344.98 × 143.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.65x = 49,349.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,349.39/229.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.89

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