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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.52, 343.80 and 205.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.52, 343.80 and 205.52 is: 307.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.52 : 343.80 = 205.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.52/343.80 = 205.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.52x = 343.80 × 205.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.52x = 70,657.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,657.78/229.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.85

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