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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.90, 335.45 and 138.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.90, 335.45 and 138.30 is: 207.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.90 : 335.45 = 138.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.90/335.45 = 138.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.90x = 335.45 × 138.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.90x = 46,392.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,392.74/223.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.20

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