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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.89, 344.93 and 114.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.89, 344.93 and 114.45 is: 171.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.89 : 344.93 = 114.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.89/344.93 = 114.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.89x = 344.93 × 114.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.89x = 39,477.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,477.24/229.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.72

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