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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.08, 342.23 and 130.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.08, 342.23 and 130.58 is: 195.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.08 : 342.23 = 130.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.08/342.23 = 130.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.08x = 342.23 × 130.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.08x = 44,687.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,687.31/228.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.93

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