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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.45, 343.81 and 159.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.45, 343.81 and 159.97 is: 239.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.45 : 343.81 = 159.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.45/343.81 = 159.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.45x = 343.81 × 159.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.45x = 54,998.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,998.63/229.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.70

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