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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.81, 344.81 and 138.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.81, 344.81 and 138.58 is: 207.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.81 : 344.81 = 138.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.81/344.81 = 138.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.81x = 344.81 × 138.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.81x = 47,782.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,782.47/229.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.92

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