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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.08, 341.72 and 136.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.08, 341.72 and 136.60 is: 204.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.08 : 341.72 = 136.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.08/341.72 = 136.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.08x = 341.72 × 136.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.08x = 46,679.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,679.85/228.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.66

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