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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.65, 344.59 and 114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.65, 344.59 and 114.16 is: 171.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.65 : 344.59 = 114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.65/344.59 = 114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.65x = 344.59 × 114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.65x = 39,337.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,337.89/229.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.29

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