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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.07, 342.27 and 91.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.07, 342.27 and 91.15 is: 136.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.07 : 342.27 = 91.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.07/342.27 = 91.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.07x = 342.27 × 91.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.07x = 31,197.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,197.23/228.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.79

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