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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.35, 344.11 and 113.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.35, 344.11 and 113.68 is: 170.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.35 : 344.11 = 113.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.35/344.11 = 113.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.35x = 344.11 × 113.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.35x = 39,117.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,117.98/229.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.56

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