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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.11, 343.68 and 120.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.11, 343.68 and 120.93 is: 181.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.11 : 343.68 = 120.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.11/343.68 = 120.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.11x = 343.68 × 120.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.11x = 41,561.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,561.22/229.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.40

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