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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.04, 344.04 and 137.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.04, 344.04 and 137.96 is: 207.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.04 : 344.04 = 137.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.04/344.04 = 137.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.04x = 344.04 × 137.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.04x = 47,463.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,463.76/229.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.23

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