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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.93, 344.92 and 92.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.93, 344.92 and 92.96 is: 139.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.93 : 344.92 = 92.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.93/344.92 = 92.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.93x = 344.92 × 92.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.93x = 32,063.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,063.76/229.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.45

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