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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.88, 346.38 and 205.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.88, 346.38 and 205.01 is: 308.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.88 : 346.38 = 205.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.88/346.38 = 205.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.88x = 346.38 × 205.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.88x = 71,012.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,012.23/229.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.92

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