Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.80, 344.74 and 91
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 229.80, 344.74 and 91 is: 136.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
229.80 : 344.74 = 91 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
229.80/344.74 = 91/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
229.80x = 344.74 × 91 - Step 4: Simplify right side
229.80x = 31,371.34 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,371.34/229.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136.52
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