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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230, 345.24 and 138.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230, 345.24 and 138.80 is: 208.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230 : 345.24 = 138.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230/345.24 = 138.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230x = 345.24 × 138.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230x = 47,919.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,919.31/230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.34

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