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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.62, 344.64 and 92.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.62, 344.64 and 92.94 is: 139.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.62 : 344.64 = 92.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.62/344.64 = 92.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.62x = 344.64 × 92.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.62x = 32,030.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,030.84/229.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.49

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