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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.31, 343.35 and 120.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.31, 343.35 and 120.87 is: 180.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.31 : 343.35 = 120.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.31/343.35 = 120.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.31x = 343.35 × 120.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.31x = 41,500.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,500.71/229.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.98

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