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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.62, 343.64 and 175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.62, 343.64 and 175.20 is: 262.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.62 : 343.64 = 175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.62/343.64 = 175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.62x = 343.64 × 175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.62x = 60,205.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,205.73/229.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.20

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