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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.30, 344.01 and 99.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.30, 344.01 and 99.25 is: 148.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.30 : 344.01 = 99.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.30/344.01 = 99.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.30x = 344.01 × 99.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.30x = 34,141.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,141.86/229.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.90

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