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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.21, 342.33 and 137.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.21, 342.33 and 137.49 is: 206.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.21 : 342.33 = 137.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.21/342.33 = 137.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.21x = 342.33 × 137.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.21x = 47,066.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,066.26/228.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.24

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