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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.35, 344.09 and 92.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.35, 344.09 and 92.47 is: 138.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.35 : 344.09 = 92.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.35/344.09 = 92.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.35x = 344.09 × 92.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.35x = 31,818.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,818.00/229.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.73

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