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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.85, 344.78 and 56.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.85, 344.78 and 56.52 is: 84.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.85 : 344.78 = 56.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.85/344.78 = 56.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.85x = 344.78 × 56.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.85x = 19,486.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,486.68/229.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.78

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