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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.96, 344.97 and 114.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.96, 344.97 and 114.47 is: 171.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.96 : 344.97 = 114.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.96/344.97 = 114.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.96x = 344.97 × 114.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.96x = 39,486.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,486.99/229.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.71

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