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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.16, 343.85 and 92.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.16, 343.85 and 92.30 is: 138.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.16 : 343.85 = 92.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.16/343.85 = 92.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.16x = 343.85 × 92.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.16x = 31,738.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,738.45/229.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.50

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