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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.27, 344.01 and 92.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.27, 344.01 and 92.58 is: 138.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.27 : 344.01 = 92.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.27/344.01 = 92.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.27x = 344.01 × 92.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.27x = 31,849.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,849.11/229.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.92

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