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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.46, 344.09 and 92.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.46, 344.09 and 92.46 is: 138.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.46 : 344.09 = 92.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.46/344.09 = 92.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.46x = 344.09 × 92.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.46x = 31,814.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,814.79/229.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.65

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