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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.73, 344.87 and 121.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.73, 344.87 and 121.46 is: 182.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.73 : 344.87 = 121.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.73/344.87 = 121.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.73x = 344.87 × 121.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.73x = 41,887.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,887.30/229.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.33

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