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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.23, 342.36 and 91.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.23, 342.36 and 91.29 is: 136.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.23 : 342.36 = 91.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.23/342.36 = 91.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.23x = 342.36 × 91.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.23x = 31,255.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,255.33/228.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.94

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