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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.08, 343.57 and 90.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.08, 343.57 and 90.25 is: 135.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.08 : 343.57 = 90.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.08/343.57 = 90.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.08x = 343.57 × 90.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.08x = 31,006.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,006.11/229.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.35

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