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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.94, 344.82 and 75.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.94, 344.82 and 75.84 is: 113.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.94 : 344.82 = 75.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.94/344.82 = 75.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.94x = 344.82 × 75.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.94x = 26,150.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,150.14/229.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.73

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