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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.68, 344.14 and 121.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.68, 344.14 and 121.60 is: 182.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.68 : 344.14 = 121.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.68/344.14 = 121.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.68x = 344.14 × 121.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.68x = 41,847.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,847.42/229.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.20

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