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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.38, 342.58 and 130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.38, 342.58 and 130.82 is: 196.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.38 : 342.58 = 130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.38/342.58 = 130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.38x = 342.58 × 130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.38x = 44,816.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,816.32/228.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.24

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