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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.92, 344.28 and 138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.92, 344.28 and 138.48 is: 207.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.92 : 344.28 = 138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.92/344.28 = 138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.92x = 344.28 × 138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.92x = 47,675.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,675.89/229.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.36

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