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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.76, 344.56 and 92.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.76, 344.56 and 92.88 is: 139.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.76 : 344.56 = 92.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.76/344.56 = 92.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.76x = 344.56 × 92.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.76x = 32,002.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,002.73/229.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.29

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