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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.35, 343.74 and 126.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.35, 343.74 and 126.48 is: 189.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.35 : 343.74 = 126.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.35/343.74 = 126.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.35x = 343.74 × 126.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.35x = 43,476.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,476.24/229.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.56

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