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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.08, 343.53 and 92.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.08, 343.53 and 92.19 is: 138.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.08 : 343.53 = 92.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.08/343.53 = 92.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.08x = 343.53 × 92.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.08x = 31,670.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,670.03/229.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.25

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