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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.25, 342.34 and 91.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.25, 342.34 and 91.26 is: 136.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.25 : 342.34 = 91.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.25/342.34 = 91.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.25x = 342.34 × 91.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.25x = 31,241.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,241.72/228.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.88

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