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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.07, 343.52 and 113.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.07, 343.52 and 113.48 is: 170.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.07 : 343.52 = 113.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.07/343.52 = 113.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.07x = 343.52 × 113.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.07x = 38,980.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,980.36/229.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.17

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