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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.41, 342.51 and 91.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.41, 342.51 and 91.37 is: 137.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.41 : 342.51 = 91.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.41/342.51 = 91.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.41x = 342.51 × 91.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.41x = 31,295.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,295.14/228.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.01

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