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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.19, 343.68 and 72.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.19, 343.68 and 72.97 is: 109.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.19 : 343.68 = 72.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.19/343.68 = 72.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.19x = 343.68 × 72.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.19x = 25,077.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,077.96/229.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.42

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