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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.08, 343.76 and 205.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.08, 343.76 and 205.32 is: 308.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.08 : 343.76 = 205.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.08/343.76 = 205.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.08x = 343.76 × 205.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.08x = 70,580.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,580.80/229.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.11

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