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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.11, 343.67 and 58.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.11, 343.67 and 58.11 is: 87.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.11 : 343.67 = 58.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.11/343.67 = 58.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.11x = 343.67 × 58.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.11x = 19,970.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,970.66/229.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.17

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