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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.39, 342.52 and 91.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.39, 342.52 and 91.43 is: 137.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.39 : 342.52 = 91.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.39/342.52 = 91.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.39x = 342.52 × 91.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.39x = 31,315.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,315.95/228.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.12

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