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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.08, 343.68 and 185.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.08, 343.68 and 185.34 is: 278.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.08 : 343.68 = 185.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.08/343.68 = 185.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.08x = 343.68 × 185.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.08x = 63,697.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,697.65/229.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.06

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