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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.18, 344.04 and 175.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.18, 344.04 and 175.36 is: 263.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.18 : 344.04 = 175.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.18/344.04 = 175.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.18x = 344.04 × 175.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.18x = 60,330.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,330.85/229.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.25

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