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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.23, 344.05 and 126.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.23, 344.05 and 126.36 is: 189.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.23 : 344.05 = 126.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.23/344.05 = 126.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.23x = 344.05 × 126.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.23x = 43,473.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,473.84/229.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.65

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