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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.75, 344.70 and 114.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.75, 344.70 and 114.18 is: 171.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.75 : 344.70 = 114.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.75/344.70 = 114.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.75x = 344.70 × 114.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.75x = 39,357.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,357.85/229.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.31

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