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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.66, 344.53 and 114.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.66, 344.53 and 114.11 is: 171.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.66 : 344.53 = 114.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.66/344.53 = 114.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.66x = 344.53 × 114.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.66x = 39,315.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,315.32/229.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.19

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