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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.63, 344.28 and 132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.63, 344.28 and 132.16 is: 198.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.63 : 344.28 = 132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.63/344.28 = 132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.63x = 344.28 × 132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.63x = 45,500.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,500.04/229.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.15

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