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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.62, 344.16 and 121.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.62, 344.16 and 121.38 is: 181.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.62 : 344.16 = 121.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.62/344.16 = 121.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.62x = 344.16 × 121.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.62x = 41,774.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,774.14/229.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.93

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