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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.54, 343.79 and 138.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.54, 343.79 and 138.05 is: 206.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.54 : 343.79 = 138.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.54/343.79 = 138.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.54x = 343.79 × 138.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.54x = 47,458.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,458.49/229.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.76

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