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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.39, 344.36 and 138.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.39, 344.36 and 138.13 is: 207.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.39 : 344.36 = 138.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.39/344.36 = 138.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.39x = 344.36 × 138.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.39x = 47,566.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,566.45/229.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.36

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