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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.92, 344.72 and 114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.92, 344.72 and 114.24 is: 171.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.92 : 344.72 = 114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.92/344.72 = 114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.92x = 344.72 × 114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.92x = 39,380.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,380.81/229.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.28

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