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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.25, 343.94 and 92.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.25, 343.94 and 92.26 is: 138.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.25 : 343.94 = 92.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.25/343.94 = 92.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.25x = 343.94 × 92.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.25x = 31,733.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,733.29/229.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.42

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