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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.70, 344.22 and 92.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.70, 344.22 and 92.66 is: 138.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.70 : 344.22 = 92.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.70/344.22 = 92.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.70x = 344.22 × 92.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.70x = 31,895.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,895.43/229.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.86

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