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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.78, 344.66 and 65.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.78, 344.66 and 65.24 is: 97.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.78 : 344.66 = 65.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.78/344.66 = 65.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.78x = 344.66 × 65.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.78x = 22,485.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,485.62/229.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.86

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