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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.48, 343.92 and 200.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.48, 343.92 and 200.45 is: 300.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.48 : 343.92 = 200.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.48/343.92 = 200.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.48x = 343.92 × 200.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.48x = 68,940.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,940.38/229.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.42

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