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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.07, 341.87 and 130.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.07, 341.87 and 130.46 is: 195.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.07 : 341.87 = 130.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.07/341.87 = 130.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.07x = 341.87 × 130.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.07x = 44,600.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,600.66/228.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.56

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