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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.12, 341.84 and 135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.12, 341.84 and 135.60 is: 203.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.12 : 341.84 = 135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.12/341.84 = 135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.12x = 341.84 × 135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.12x = 46,353.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,353.50/228.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.20

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