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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.44, 343.04 and 137.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.44, 343.04 and 137.32 is: 206.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.44 : 343.04 = 137.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.44/343.04 = 137.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.44x = 343.04 × 137.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.44x = 47,106.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,106.25/228.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.21

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