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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.52, 344.32 and 119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.52, 344.32 and 119.88 is: 179.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.52 : 344.32 = 119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.52/344.32 = 119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.52x = 344.32 × 119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.52x = 41,277.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,277.08/229.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.84

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