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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.81, 344.71 and 56.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.81, 344.71 and 56.48 is: 84.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.81 : 344.71 = 56.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.81/344.71 = 56.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.81x = 344.71 × 56.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.81x = 19,467.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,467.25/229.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.71

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