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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.87, 344.54 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.87, 344.54 and 114.40 is: 171.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.87 : 344.54 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.87/344.54 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.87x = 344.54 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.87x = 39,414.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,414.15/229.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.46

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