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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.06, 343.54 and 90.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.06, 343.54 and 90.24 is: 135.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.06 : 343.54 = 90.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.06/343.54 = 90.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.06x = 343.54 × 90.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.06x = 31,001.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,001.05/229.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.34

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