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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.52, 344.16 and 132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.52, 344.16 and 132 is: 197.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.52 : 344.16 = 132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.52/344.16 = 132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.52x = 344.16 × 132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.52x = 45,429.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,429.12/229.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.93

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