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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.43, 343.60 and 131.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.43, 343.60 and 131.78 is: 197.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.43 : 343.60 = 131.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.43/343.60 = 131.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.43x = 343.60 × 131.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.43x = 45,280.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,280.14/229.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.36

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