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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.43, 342.71 and 131.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.43, 342.71 and 131.08 is: 196.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.43 : 342.71 = 131.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.43/342.71 = 131.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.43x = 342.71 × 131.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.43x = 44,922.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,922.43/228.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.66

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