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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.16, 342.43 and 130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.16, 342.43 and 130.76 is: 196.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.16 : 342.43 = 130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.16/342.43 = 130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.16x = 342.43 × 130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.16x = 44,776.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,776.15/228.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.25

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