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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.19, 342.33 and 136.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.19, 342.33 and 136.76 is: 205.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.19 : 342.33 = 136.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.19/342.33 = 136.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.19x = 342.33 × 136.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.19x = 46,817.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,817.71/228.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.17

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