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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.73, 345.03 and 143.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.73, 345.03 and 143.21 is: 215.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.73 : 345.03 = 143.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.73/345.03 = 143.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.73x = 345.03 × 143.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.73x = 49,410.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,410.02/229.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.08

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