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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.55, 344.10 and 205.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.55, 344.10 and 205.07 is: 307.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.55 : 344.10 = 205.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.55/344.10 = 205.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.55x = 344.10 × 205.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.55x = 70,562.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,562.48/229.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.39

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