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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.52, 344.19 and 106.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.52, 344.19 and 106.05 is: 159.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.52 : 344.19 = 106.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.52/344.19 = 106.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.52x = 344.19 × 106.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.52x = 36,499.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,499.87/229.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.03

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