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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.15, 343.41 and 156.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.15, 343.41 and 156.79 is: 234.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.15 : 343.41 = 156.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.15/343.41 = 156.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.15x = 343.41 × 156.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.15x = 53,843.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,843.25/229.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.97

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