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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.76, 344.73 and 138.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.76, 344.73 and 138.52 is: 207.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.76 : 344.73 = 138.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.76/344.73 = 138.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.76x = 344.73 × 138.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.76x = 47,752.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,752.00/229.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.83

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