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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.68, 344.79 and 137.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.68, 344.79 and 137.34 is: 206.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.68 : 344.79 = 137.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.68/344.79 = 137.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.68x = 344.79 × 137.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.68x = 47,353.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,353.46/229.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.17

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