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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.47, 344.13 and 90.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.47, 344.13 and 90.62 is: 135.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.47 : 344.13 = 90.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.47/344.13 = 90.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.47x = 344.13 × 90.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.47x = 31,183.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,183.34/229.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.89

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