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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.30, 342.33 and 137.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.30, 342.33 and 137.04 is: 205.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.30 : 342.33 = 137.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.30/342.33 = 137.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.30x = 342.33 × 137.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.30x = 46,912.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,912.90/228.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.49

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