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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.33, 342.36 and 91.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.33, 342.36 and 91.26 is: 136.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.33 : 342.36 = 91.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.33/342.36 = 91.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.33x = 342.36 × 91.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.33x = 31,243.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,243.77/228.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.84

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