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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.74, 343.85 and 138.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.74, 343.85 and 138.61 is: 207.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.74 : 343.85 = 138.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.74/343.85 = 138.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.74x = 343.85 × 138.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.74x = 47,660.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,660.79/229.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.46

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