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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.17, 343.52 and 92.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.17, 343.52 and 92.18 is: 138.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.17 : 343.52 = 92.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.17/343.52 = 92.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.17x = 343.52 × 92.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.17x = 31,663.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,663.96/229.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.17

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