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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.87, 344.30 and 138.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.87, 344.30 and 138.68 is: 207.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.87 : 344.30 = 138.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.87/344.30 = 138.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.87x = 344.30 × 138.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.87x = 47,747.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,747.52/229.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.72

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