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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.40, 342.48 and 137.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.40, 342.48 and 137.20 is: 205.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.40 : 342.48 = 137.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.40/342.48 = 137.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.40x = 342.48 × 137.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.40x = 46,988.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,988.26/228.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.73

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