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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.69, 344.22 and 106.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.69, 344.22 and 106.22 is: 159.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.69 : 344.22 = 106.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.69/344.22 = 106.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.69x = 344.22 × 106.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.69x = 36,563.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,563.05/229.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.18

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