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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.48, 344.33 and 92.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.48, 344.33 and 92.64 is: 139.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.48 : 344.33 = 92.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.48/344.33 = 92.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.48x = 344.33 × 92.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.48x = 31,899.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,899.65/229.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.01

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