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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.63, 344.45 and 58.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.63, 344.45 and 58.63 is: 87.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.63 : 344.45 = 58.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.63/344.45 = 58.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.63x = 344.45 × 58.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.63x = 20,195.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,195.10/229.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.95

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