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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.38, 344.25 and 138.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.38, 344.25 and 138.18 is: 207.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.38 : 344.25 = 138.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.38/344.25 = 138.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.38x = 344.25 × 138.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.38x = 47,568.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,568.47/229.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.38

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