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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.29, 344.13 and 178.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.29, 344.13 and 178.12 is: 267.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.29 : 344.13 = 178.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.29/344.13 = 178.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.29x = 344.13 × 178.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.29x = 61,296.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,296.44/229.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.34

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