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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.85, 344.67 and 143.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.85, 344.67 and 143.05 is: 214.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.85 : 344.67 = 143.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.85/344.67 = 143.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.85x = 344.67 × 143.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.85x = 49,303.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,303.65/229.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.51

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