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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.72, 344.76 and 92.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.72, 344.76 and 92.80 is: 139.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.72 : 344.76 = 92.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.72/344.76 = 92.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.72x = 344.76 × 92.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.72x = 31,993.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,993.73/229.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.27

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