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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.02, 341.82 and 136.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.02, 341.82 and 136.55 is: 204.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.02 : 341.82 = 136.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.02/341.82 = 136.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.02x = 341.82 × 136.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.02x = 46,676.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,676.38/228.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.71

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