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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.84, 344.15 and 179.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.84, 344.15 and 179.93 is: 269.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.84 : 344.15 = 179.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.84/344.15 = 179.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.84x = 344.15 × 179.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.84x = 61,922.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,922.91/229.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.42

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