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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.22, 344.88 and 138.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.22, 344.88 and 138.87 is: 208.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.22 : 344.88 = 138.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.22/344.88 = 138.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.22x = 344.88 × 138.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.22x = 47,893.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,893.49/230.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.03

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