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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.35, 344.13 and 161.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.35, 344.13 and 161.01 is: 241.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.35 : 344.13 = 161.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.35/344.13 = 161.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.35x = 344.13 × 161.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.35x = 55,408.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,408.37/229.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.59

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