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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.12, 343.34 and 136.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.12, 343.34 and 136.60 is: 204.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.12 : 343.34 = 136.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.12/343.34 = 136.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.12x = 343.34 × 136.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.12x = 46,900.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,900.24/229.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.70

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