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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.83, 344.89 and 121.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.83, 344.89 and 121.69 is: 182.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.83 : 344.89 = 121.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.83/344.89 = 121.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.83x = 344.89 × 121.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.83x = 41,969.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,969.66/229.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.61

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