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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.63, 344.18 and 92.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.63, 344.18 and 92.64 is: 138.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.63 : 344.18 = 92.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.63/344.18 = 92.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.63x = 344.18 × 92.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.63x = 31,884.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,884.84/229.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.85

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