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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.79, 338.24 and 138.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.79, 338.24 and 138.71 is: 207.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.79 : 338.24 = 138.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.79/338.24 = 138.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.79x = 338.24 × 138.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.79x = 46,918.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,918.46/225.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.80

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