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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.72, 344.55 and 138.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.72, 344.55 and 138.37 is: 207.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.72 : 344.55 = 138.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.72/344.55 = 138.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.72x = 344.55 × 138.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.72x = 47,673.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,673.66/229.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.53

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