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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.04, 343.64 and 113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.04, 343.64 and 113.52 is: 170.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.04 : 343.64 = 113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.04/343.64 = 113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.04x = 343.64 × 113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.04x = 39,009.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,009.65/229.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.31

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