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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229, 343.44 and 124.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229, 343.44 and 124.78 is: 187.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229 : 343.44 = 124.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229/343.44 = 124.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229x = 343.44 × 124.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229x = 42,854.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,854.44/229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.14

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