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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.08, 342.40 and 99.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.08, 342.40 and 99.92 is: 150.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.08 : 342.40 = 99.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.08/342.40 = 99.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.08x = 342.40 × 99.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.08x = 34,212.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,212.61/228.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.00

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