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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.05, 343.44 and 113.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.05, 343.44 and 113.49 is: 170.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.05 : 343.44 = 113.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.05/343.44 = 113.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.05x = 343.44 × 113.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.05x = 38,977.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,977.01/229.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.17

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