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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.32, 344.70 and 144.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.32, 344.70 and 144.36 is: 216.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.32 : 344.70 = 144.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.32/344.70 = 144.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.32x = 344.70 × 144.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.32x = 49,760.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,760.89/229.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.99

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