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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.15, 342.20 and 91.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.15, 342.20 and 91.28 is: 136.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.15 : 342.20 = 91.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.15/342.20 = 91.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.15x = 342.20 × 91.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.15x = 31,233.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,233.85/228.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.90

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