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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.33, 344.01 and 113.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.33, 344.01 and 113.81 is: 170.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.33 : 344.01 = 113.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.33/344.01 = 113.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.33x = 344.01 × 113.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.33x = 39,150.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,150.48/229.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.72

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