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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.40, 341.79 and 131.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.40, 341.79 and 131.74 is: 197.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.40 : 341.79 = 131.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.40/341.79 = 131.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.40x = 341.79 × 131.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.40x = 45,027.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,027.41/228.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.14

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