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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.68, 344.28 and 144.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.68, 344.28 and 144.24 is: 216.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.68 : 344.28 = 144.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.68/344.28 = 144.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.68x = 344.28 × 144.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.68x = 49,658.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,658.95/229.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.21

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