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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.51, 344.27 and 99.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.51, 344.27 and 99.41 is: 149.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.51 : 344.27 = 99.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.51/344.27 = 99.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.51x = 344.27 × 99.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.51x = 34,223.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,223.88/229.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.12

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