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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.26, 343.98 and 90.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.26, 343.98 and 90.47 is: 135.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.26 : 343.98 = 90.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.26/343.98 = 90.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.26x = 343.98 × 90.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.26x = 31,121.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,121.07/229.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.75

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