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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.44, 342.64 and 136.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.44, 342.64 and 136.93 is: 205.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.44 : 342.64 = 136.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.44/342.64 = 136.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.44x = 342.64 × 136.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.44x = 46,917.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,917.70/228.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.38

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