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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.69, 344.60 and 99.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.69, 344.60 and 99.71 is: 149.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.69 : 344.60 = 99.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.69/344.60 = 99.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.69x = 344.60 × 99.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.69x = 34,360.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,360.07/229.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.59

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