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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.42, 342.53 and 91.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.42, 342.53 and 91.41 is: 137.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.42 : 342.53 = 91.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.42/342.53 = 91.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.42x = 342.53 × 91.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.42x = 31,310.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,310.21/228.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.07

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