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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.38, 342.48 and 137.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.38, 342.48 and 137.09 is: 205.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.38 : 342.48 = 137.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.38/342.48 = 137.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.38x = 342.48 × 137.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.38x = 46,948.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,948.87/228.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.58

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