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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.25, 342.33 and 89.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.25, 342.33 and 89.43 is: 134.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.25 : 342.33 = 89.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.25/342.33 = 89.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.25x = 342.33 × 89.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.25x = 30,612.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,612.41/228.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.12

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