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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.79, 344.68 and 58.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.79, 344.68 and 58.79 is: 88.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.79 : 344.68 = 58.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.79/344.68 = 58.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.79x = 344.68 × 58.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.79x = 20,264.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,264.45/229.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.19

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