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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.28, 342.28 and 87.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.28, 342.28 and 87.50 is: 131.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.28 : 342.28 = 87.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.28/342.28 = 87.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.28x = 342.28 × 87.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.28x = 29,947.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,947.35/228.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.19

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