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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229, 343.42 and 120.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229, 343.42 and 120.73 is: 181.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229 : 343.42 = 120.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229/343.42 = 120.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229x = 343.42 × 120.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229x = 41,461.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,461.10/229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.05

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