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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.61, 344.30 and 121.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.61, 344.30 and 121.37 is: 181.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.61 : 344.30 = 121.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.61/344.30 = 121.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.61x = 344.30 × 121.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.61x = 41,785.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,785.36/229.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.99

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