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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.02, 341.78 and 90.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.02, 341.78 and 90.98 is: 136.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.02 : 341.78 = 90.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.02/341.78 = 90.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.02x = 341.78 × 90.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.02x = 31,095.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,095.14/228.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.37

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