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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.51, 344.06 and 92.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.51, 344.06 and 92.47 is: 138.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.51 : 344.06 = 92.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.51/344.06 = 92.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.51x = 344.06 × 92.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.51x = 31,814.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,814.19/229.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.62

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