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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.03, 343.29 and 98.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.03, 343.29 and 98.92 is: 148.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.03 : 343.29 = 98.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.03/343.29 = 98.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.03x = 343.29 × 98.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.03x = 33,958.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,958.49/229.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.27

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