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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.35, 342.70 and 134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.35, 342.70 and 134.66 is: 202.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.35 : 342.70 = 134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.35/342.70 = 134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.35x = 342.70 × 134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.35x = 46,148.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,148.50/228.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.09

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