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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.79, 344.87 and 114.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.79, 344.87 and 114.23 is: 171.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.79 : 344.87 = 114.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.79/344.87 = 114.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.79x = 344.87 × 114.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.79x = 39,394.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,394.50/229.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.44

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