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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.91, 344.90 and 108.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.91, 344.90 and 108.18 is: 162.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.91 : 344.90 = 108.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.91/344.90 = 108.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.91x = 344.90 × 108.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.91x = 37,311.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,311.55/229.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.29

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