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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.15, 341.85 and 136.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.15, 341.85 and 136.80 is: 204.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.15 : 341.85 = 136.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.15/341.85 = 136.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.15x = 341.85 × 136.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.15x = 46,765.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,765.59/228.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.98

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