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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.24, 345.23 and 138.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.24, 345.23 and 138.88 is: 208.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.24 : 345.23 = 138.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.24/345.23 = 138.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.24x = 345.23 × 138.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.24x = 47,945.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,945.80/230.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.24

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