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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.27, 341.85 and 136.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.27, 341.85 and 136.69 is: 204.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.27 : 341.85 = 136.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.27/341.85 = 136.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.27x = 341.85 × 136.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.27x = 46,727.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,727.48/228.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.70

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