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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.20, 344.92 and 229.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.20, 344.92 and 229.56 is: 342.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.20 : 344.92 = 229.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.20/344.92 = 229.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.20x = 344.92 × 229.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.20x = 79,179.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,179.84/231.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.47

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