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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.83, 344.43 and 142.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.83, 344.43 and 142.98 is: 214.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.83 : 344.43 = 142.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.83/344.43 = 142.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.83x = 344.43 × 142.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.83x = 49,246.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,246.60/229.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.27

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