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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.62, 344.30 and 121.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.62, 344.30 and 121.14 is: 181.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.62 : 344.30 = 121.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.62/344.30 = 121.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.62x = 344.30 × 121.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.62x = 41,708.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,708.50/229.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.64

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