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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.04, 343.20 and 195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.04, 343.20 and 195.20 is: 292.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.04 : 343.20 = 195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.04/343.20 = 195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.04x = 343.20 × 195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.04x = 66,992.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,992.64/229.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.49

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