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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.37, 344.34 and 138.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.37, 344.34 and 138.24 is: 207.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.37 : 344.34 = 138.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.37/344.34 = 138.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.37x = 344.34 × 138.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.37x = 47,601.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,601.56/229.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.54

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