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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.30, 342.40 and 91.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.30, 342.40 and 91.43 is: 137.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.30 : 342.40 = 91.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.30/342.40 = 91.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.30x = 342.40 × 91.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.30x = 31,305.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,305.63/228.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.12

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