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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.69, 344.70 and 143.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.69, 344.70 and 143.15 is: 214.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.69 : 344.70 = 143.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.69/344.70 = 143.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.69x = 344.70 × 143.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.69x = 49,342.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,342.08/229.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.83

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