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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.91, 344.57 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.91, 344.57 and 114.40 is: 171.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.91 : 344.57 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.91/344.57 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.91x = 344.57 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.91x = 39,417.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,417.09/229.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.45

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