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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.34, 343.96 and 92.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.34, 343.96 and 92.35 is: 138.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.34 : 343.96 = 92.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.34/343.96 = 92.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.34x = 343.96 × 92.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.34x = 31,763.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,763.62/229.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.50

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