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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.12, 343.52 and 113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.12, 343.52 and 113.46 is: 170.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.12 : 343.52 = 113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.12/343.52 = 113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.12x = 343.52 × 113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.12x = 38,975.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,975.78/229.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.11

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