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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.80, 344.86 and 132.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.80, 344.86 and 132.46 is: 198.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.80 : 344.86 = 132.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.80/344.86 = 132.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.80x = 344.86 × 132.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.80x = 45,680.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,680.16/229.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.78

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