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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.98, 344.62 and 132.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.98, 344.62 and 132.36 is: 198.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.98 : 344.62 = 132.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.98/344.62 = 132.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.98x = 344.62 × 132.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.98x = 45,613.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,613.90/229.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.34

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