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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.57, 344.22 and 92.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.57, 344.22 and 92.62 is: 138.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.57 : 344.22 = 92.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.57/344.22 = 92.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.57x = 344.22 × 92.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.57x = 31,881.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,881.66/229.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.88

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