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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.04, 341.43 and 136.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.04, 341.43 and 136.42 is: 204.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.04 : 341.43 = 136.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.04/341.43 = 136.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.04x = 341.43 × 136.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.04x = 46,577.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,577.88/228.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.25

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