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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.10, 341.70 and 136.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.10, 341.70 and 136.52 is: 204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.10 : 341.70 = 136.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.10/341.70 = 136.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.10x = 341.70 × 136.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.10x = 46,648.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,648.88/228.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.51

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