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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.95, 344.25 and 202.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.95, 344.25 and 202.59 is: 303.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.95 : 344.25 = 202.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.95/344.25 = 202.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.95x = 344.25 × 202.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.95x = 69,741.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,741.61/229.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.29

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