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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.06, 341.54 and 131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.06, 341.54 and 131.58 is: 197.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.06 : 341.54 = 131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.06/341.54 = 131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.06x = 341.54 × 131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.06x = 44,939.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,939.83/228.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.05

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