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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.94, 344.53 and 138.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.94, 344.53 and 138.45 is: 207.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.94 : 344.53 = 138.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.94/344.53 = 138.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.94x = 344.53 × 138.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.94x = 47,698.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,698.93/229.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.44

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