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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.78, 344.82 and 92.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.78, 344.82 and 92.94 is: 139.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.78 : 344.82 = 92.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.78/344.82 = 92.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.78x = 344.82 × 92.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.78x = 32,047.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,047.57/229.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.47

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