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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.66, 344.24 and 99.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.66, 344.24 and 99.74 is: 149.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.66 : 344.24 = 99.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.66/344.24 = 99.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.66x = 344.24 × 99.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.66x = 34,334.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,334.50/229.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.50

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