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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.56, 344.40 and 138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.56, 344.40 and 138.84 is: 208.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.56 : 344.40 = 138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.56/344.40 = 138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.56x = 344.40 × 138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.56x = 47,816.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,816.50/229.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.30

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