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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.44, 342.45 and 91.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.44, 342.45 and 91.40 is: 137.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.44 : 342.45 = 91.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.44/342.45 = 91.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.44x = 342.45 × 91.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.44x = 31,299.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,299.93/228.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.02

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