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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.58, 344.51 and 138.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.58, 344.51 and 138.36 is: 207.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.58 : 344.51 = 138.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.58/344.51 = 138.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.58x = 344.51 × 138.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.58x = 47,665.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,665.71/229.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.63

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