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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.04, 343.32 and 175.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.04, 343.32 and 175.16 is: 262.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.04 : 343.32 = 175.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.04/343.32 = 175.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.04x = 343.32 × 175.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.04x = 60,135.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,135.93/229.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.56

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