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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.76, 344.68 and 121.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.76, 344.68 and 121.58 is: 182.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.76 : 344.68 = 121.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.76/344.68 = 121.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.76x = 344.68 × 121.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.76x = 41,906.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,906.19/229.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.39

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