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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.29, 342.57 and 132.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.29, 342.57 and 132.17 is: 198.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.29 : 342.57 = 132.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.29/342.57 = 132.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.29x = 342.57 × 132.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.29x = 45,277.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,277.48/228.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.33

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