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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.46, 344.20 and 138.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.46, 344.20 and 138.74 is: 208.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.46 : 344.20 = 138.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.46/344.20 = 138.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.46x = 344.20 × 138.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.46x = 47,754.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,754.31/229.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.12

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