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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.82, 344.70 and 92.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.82, 344.70 and 92.84 is: 139.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.82 : 344.70 = 92.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.82/344.70 = 92.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.82x = 344.70 × 92.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.82x = 32,000.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,000.22/229.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.24

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