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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.29, 343.39 and 119.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.29, 343.39 and 119.31 is: 178.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.29 : 343.39 = 119.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.29/343.39 = 119.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.29x = 343.39 × 119.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.29x = 40,967.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,967.55/229.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.68

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