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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.02, 343.50 and 222.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.02, 343.50 and 222.92 is: 334.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.02 : 343.50 = 222.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.02/343.50 = 222.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.02x = 343.50 × 222.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.02x = 76,573.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,573.02/229.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.35

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