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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.67, 344.23 and 143.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.67, 344.23 and 143.02 is: 214.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.67 : 344.23 = 143.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.67/344.23 = 143.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.67x = 344.23 × 143.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.67x = 49,231.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,231.77/229.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.36

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