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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.70, 343.89 and 138.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.70, 343.89 and 138.12 is: 206.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.70 : 343.89 = 138.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.70/343.89 = 138.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.70x = 343.89 × 138.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.70x = 47,498.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,498.09/229.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.79

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