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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.85, 344.96 and 138.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.85, 344.96 and 138.27 is: 207.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.85 : 344.96 = 138.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.85/344.96 = 138.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.85x = 344.96 × 138.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.85x = 47,696.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,696.93/229.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.52

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