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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.14, 344.20 and 143.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.14, 344.20 and 143.26 is: 214.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.14 : 344.20 = 143.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.14/344.20 = 143.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.14x = 344.20 × 143.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.14x = 49,310.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,310.09/230.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.26

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