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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.06, 343.72 and 97.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.06, 343.72 and 97.28 is: 145.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.06 : 343.72 = 97.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.06/343.72 = 97.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.06x = 343.72 × 97.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.06x = 33,437.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,437.08/229.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.98

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