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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.22, 343.62 and 120.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.22, 343.62 and 120.87 is: 181.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.22 : 343.62 = 120.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.22/343.62 = 120.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.22x = 343.62 × 120.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.22x = 41,533.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,533.35/229.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.20

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