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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229, 343.58 and 223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229, 343.58 and 223.08 is: 334.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229 : 343.58 = 223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229/343.58 = 223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229x = 343.58 × 223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229x = 76,645.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,645.83/229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.70

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