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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.86, 344.26 and 138.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.86, 344.26 and 138.35 is: 207.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.86 : 344.26 = 138.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.86/344.26 = 138.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.86x = 344.26 × 138.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.86x = 47,629.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,629.40/229.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.21

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