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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.14, 343.79 and 92.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.14, 343.79 and 92.15 is: 138.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.14 : 343.79 = 92.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.14/343.79 = 92.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.14x = 343.79 × 92.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.14x = 31,678.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,678.07/229.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.25

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