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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.92, 344.40 and 178.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.92, 344.40 and 178.48 is: 267.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.92 : 344.40 = 178.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.92/344.40 = 178.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.92x = 344.40 × 178.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.92x = 61,468.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,468.51/229.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.35

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