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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.26, 342.27 and 87.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.26, 342.27 and 87.49 is: 131.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.26 : 342.27 = 87.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.26/342.27 = 87.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.26x = 342.27 × 87.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.26x = 29,944.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,944.35/228.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.19

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