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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.18, 343.79 and 92.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.18, 343.79 and 92.23 is: 138.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.18 : 343.79 = 92.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.18/343.79 = 92.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.18x = 343.79 × 92.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.18x = 31,706.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,706.60/229.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.35

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