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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.57, 343.98 and 138.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.57, 343.98 and 138.15 is: 207.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.57 : 343.98 = 138.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.57/343.98 = 138.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.57x = 343.98 × 138.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.57x = 47,520.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,520.84/229.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.00

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