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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.08, 343.62 and 138.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.08, 343.62 and 138.42 is: 207.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.08 : 343.62 = 138.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.08/343.62 = 138.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.08x = 343.62 × 138.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.08x = 47,563.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,563.88/229.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.63

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