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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.55, 344.34 and 92.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.55, 344.34 and 92.58 is: 138.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.55 : 344.34 = 92.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.55/344.34 = 92.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.55x = 344.34 × 92.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.55x = 31,879.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,879.00/229.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.88

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