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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.67, 343.66 and 138.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.67, 343.66 and 138.43 is: 207.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.67 : 343.66 = 138.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.67/343.66 = 138.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.67x = 343.66 × 138.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.67x = 47,573.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,573.58/229.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.14

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