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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.74, 344.46 and 92.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.74, 344.46 and 92.76 is: 139.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.74 : 344.46 = 92.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.74/344.46 = 92.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.74x = 344.46 × 92.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.74x = 31,952.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,952.11/229.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.08

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