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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.31, 343.44 and 137.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.31, 343.44 and 137.78 is: 206.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.31 : 343.44 = 137.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.31/343.44 = 137.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.31x = 343.44 × 137.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.31x = 47,317.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,317.45/229.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.35

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