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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.29, 342.35 and 91.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.29, 342.35 and 91.30 is: 136.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.29 : 342.35 = 91.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.29/342.35 = 91.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.29x = 342.35 × 91.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.29x = 31,255.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,255.93/228.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.91

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