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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.33, 344.04 and 121.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.33, 344.04 and 121.24 is: 181.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.33 : 344.04 = 121.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.33/344.04 = 121.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.33x = 344.04 × 121.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.33x = 41,711.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,711.41/229.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.88

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