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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.63, 344.31 and 92.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.63, 344.31 and 92.62 is: 138.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.63 : 344.31 = 92.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.63/344.31 = 92.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.63x = 344.31 × 92.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.63x = 31,889.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,889.99/229.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.88

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