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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.64, 344.21 and 119.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.64, 344.21 and 119.79 is: 179.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.64 : 344.21 = 119.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.64/344.21 = 119.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.64x = 344.21 × 119.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.64x = 41,232.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,232.32/229.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.55

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